ZIP code 15062, covering Monessen, PA, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Monessen is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (37%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Monessen 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.
Monessen has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 1976.
Monessen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monessen 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 15062 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monessen, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Monessen (ZIP 15062) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Monessen has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15062 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Monessen, PA area (ZIP 15062). 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 →