ZIP code 15059, covering Midland, PA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (59%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Midland has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Midland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Midland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Midland was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15059 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midland, PA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Midland (ZIP 15059) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Midland has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $660K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15059 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.8M in property damage in the Midland, PA area (ZIP 15059). 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 →