Buena Vista, PA (ZIP 15018) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 floods, 28 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 209 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 17 (29%) 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 $29.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buena Vista was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 3, 1963), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 23, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15018 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (58 events), hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena Vista, PA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.8M in property damage.
Yes, Buena Vista (ZIP 15018) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Buena Vista has 4 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 $34M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15018 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 $63.9M in property damage in the Buena Vista, PA area (ZIP 15018). 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 →