Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Presto, PA area (ZIP 15142). These include 79 floods, 47 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 144 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (79 total). Of these, 29 (37%) 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 $41.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
Presto 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.
Presto has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $41M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2003.
Presto 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.
Presto has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Presto was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 30, 1998, which caused $41M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $26M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($10.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15142 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (79 events), hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Presto, PA, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.7M in property damage.
Yes, Presto (ZIP 15142) has 79 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Presto has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15142 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 30, 1998. This event caused $41M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.7M in property damage in the Presto, PA area (ZIP 15142). 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 →