ZIP code 15020, covering Bunola, PA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 35 recorded incidents (61% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Bunola has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 20, 2024.
Bunola has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2014.
Bunola has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bunola was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15020 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bunola, PA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bunola (ZIP 15020) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Bunola has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15020 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Bunola, PA area (ZIP 15020). 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 →