Donora, PA (ZIP 15033) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 30 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Donora is floods, with 30 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Donora 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.
Donora has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Donora has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Donora was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 19, 2000), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15033 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Donora, PA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Donora (ZIP 15033) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Donora has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15033 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 $9.2M in property damage in the Donora, PA area (ZIP 15033). 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 →