Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 15078 in Slovan, PA. These include 9 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M.
With 9 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Slovan has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Slovan has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Slovan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Slovan was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15078 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Slovan, PA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.2M in property damage.
Yes, Slovan (ZIP 15078) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15078 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Slovan, PA area (ZIP 15078). 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 →