Government records show 219 natural disaster events affecting the Carson, PA area (ZIP 15203) — a notably active disaster history. These include 141 floods, 62 hailstorms, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $98.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 198 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carson is floods, with 141 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 37 (26%) 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 $47.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Carson has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Carson 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.
Carson 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.
Carson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carson 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 Aug 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15203 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (141 events), hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson, PA, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47.2M in property damage.
Yes, Carson (ZIP 15203) has 141 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Carson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15203 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 $98.6M in property damage in the Carson, PA area (ZIP 15203). 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 →