Imperial, PA (ZIP 15126) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.6M. A total of 50 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (42%) 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 $39.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Imperial has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Imperial has experienced 6 severe wind events 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.
Imperial has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Imperial was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $13M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15126 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (33 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Imperial, PA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Imperial (ZIP 15126) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Imperial has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15126 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.6M in property damage in the Imperial, PA area (ZIP 15126). 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 →