Bairdford, PA (ZIP 15006) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 26 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $29.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Bairdford has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Bairdford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Bairdford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bairdford was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15006 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bairdford, PA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bairdford (ZIP 15006) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Bairdford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15006 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Bairdford, PA area (ZIP 15006). 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 →