Joffre, PA (ZIP 15053) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Joffre is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2019.
Joffre has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Joffre 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.
Joffre has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Joffre has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Joffre 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 15053 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joffre, PA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, Joffre (ZIP 15053) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2019.
Joffre has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15053 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 $8.8M in property damage in the Joffre, PA area (ZIP 15053). 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 →