Fairoaks, PA (ZIP 15003) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 27 (47%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fairoaks has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Fairoaks has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Fairoaks has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairoaks was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $9.6M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15003 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (58 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairoaks, PA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fairoaks (ZIP 15003) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Fairoaks has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15003 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.5M in property damage in the Fairoaks, PA area (ZIP 15003). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →