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15012 Rostraver, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Rostraver, PA (15012)

Rostraver, PA (ZIP 15012) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 floods, 39 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Rostraver 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 $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Rostraver has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.

💨 Severe wind events

Rostraver has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Rostraver was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 2011), causing $4M in damages. 1" Hail on Nov 27, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Rostraver, PA (15012)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15012 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15012?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rostraver, PA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15012 (Rostraver) prone to flooding?

Yes, Rostraver (ZIP 15012) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.

Has Rostraver (15012) ever been hit by a tornado?

Rostraver has 3 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Rostraver, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15012 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15012?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Rostraver, PA area (ZIP 15012). 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 →

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