Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Lawrence, PA area (ZIP 15055). These include 37 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 18 (49%) 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2024.
Lawrence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawrence was Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2018, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $5.1M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15055 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawrence, PA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lawrence (ZIP 15055) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Lawrence has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15055 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2018. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Lawrence, PA area (ZIP 15055). 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 →