Federal records document 142 natural disaster events in the East Pittsburgh, PA area (ZIP 15112). These include 88 floods, 44 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 138 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (88 total). Of these, 20 (23%) 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 $30.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
East Pittsburgh 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.
East Pittsburgh has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
East Pittsburgh 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.
East Pittsburgh has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Pittsburgh was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15112 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (88 events), hailstorms (44 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Pittsburgh, PA, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.2M in property damage.
Yes, East Pittsburgh (ZIP 15112) has 88 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
East Pittsburgh has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15112 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the East Pittsburgh, PA area (ZIP 15112). 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 →