ZIP code 15224, covering Bloomfield, PA, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 111 floods, 54 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 188 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bloomfield is floods, with 111 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 31 (28%) 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 $46.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bloomfield has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.3M 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 Sep 8, 2012.
Bloomfield 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.
Bloomfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2024.
Bloomfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomfield was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 9, 2007), causing $15M in damages. 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2002 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15224 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (111 events), hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomfield, PA, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46.7M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomfield (ZIP 15224) has 111 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Bloomfield has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15224 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 $57.1M in property damage in the Bloomfield, PA area (ZIP 15224). 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 →