ZIP code 15038, covering Elrama, PA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (39%) 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 $29.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Elrama has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Elrama 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.
Elrama 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.
Elrama 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.
Elrama has experienced 1 tornado 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 Elrama was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15038 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elrama, PA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.6M in property damage.
Yes, Elrama (ZIP 15038) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Elrama has 1 recorded tornado event 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 15038 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 $32.2M in property damage in the Elrama, PA area (ZIP 15038). 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 →