Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Racine, PA area (ZIP 15010). These include 67 floods, 45 hailstorms, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 128 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Racine is floods, with 67 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (37%) 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 $28.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
Racine has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Racine 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Racine was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($9.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15010 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (67 events), hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Racine, PA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.4M in property damage.
Yes, Racine (ZIP 15010) has 67 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Racine has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15010 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.1M in property damage in the Racine, PA area (ZIP 15010). 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 →