ZIP code 15068, covering Arnold, PA, has 184 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 109 floods, 61 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $540.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 153 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arnold is floods, with 109 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (19%) 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 $40.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Arnold has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Arnold 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.
Arnold has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Arnold 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arnold was EF4 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $250M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($26M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15068 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (109 events), hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arnold, PA, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40.5M in property damage.
Yes, Arnold (ZIP 15068) has 109 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Arnold has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15068 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $540.6M in property damage in the Arnold, PA area (ZIP 15068). 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 →