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15019 Bulger, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bulger, PA (15019)

Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Bulger, PA area (ZIP 15019). These include 30 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Bulger is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $38.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Bulger has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.

💨 Severe wind events

Bulger has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Bulger has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bulger was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bulger, PA (15019)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15019 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15019?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bulger, PA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15019 (Bulger) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bulger (ZIP 15019) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.

Has Bulger (15019) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bulger has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bulger, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15019 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15019?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.3M in property damage in the Bulger, PA area (ZIP 15019). 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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