Indianola, PA (ZIP 15051) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (62% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (29%) 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 $31M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Indianola 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.
Indianola 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.
Indianola has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Indianola has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Indianola was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 2, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15051 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Indianola, PA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31M in property damage.
Yes, Indianola (ZIP 15051) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Indianola has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15051 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 $31.1M in property damage in the Indianola, PA area (ZIP 15051). 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 →