ZIP code 15050, covering Hookstown, PA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2017.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $38.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Hookstown 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.
Hookstown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Hookstown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hookstown 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15050 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hookstown, PA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Hookstown (ZIP 15050) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Hookstown has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15050 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Hookstown, PA area (ZIP 15050). 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 →