ZIP code 15074, covering Rochester, PA, has 132 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 floods, 53 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $66M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 95 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 21 (38%) 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 $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 40% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
Rochester has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Rochester 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochester was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $9.6M in damages. Flash Flood on May 28, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15074 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester, PA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32M in property damage.
Yes, Rochester (ZIP 15074) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Rochester has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15074 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66M in property damage in the Rochester, PA area (ZIP 15074). 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 →