Government records show 222 natural disaster events affecting the Brentwood, PA area (ZIP 15227) — a notably active disaster history. These include 144 floods, 62 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $118.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 273 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brentwood is floods, with 144 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 39 (27%) 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 $41.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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.
Brentwood has experienced 9 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.
Brentwood 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.
Brentwood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 1963.
Brentwood 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 Brentwood 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. EF3 Tornado on Aug 3, 1963 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15227 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (144 events), hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brentwood, PA, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.8M in property damage.
Yes, Brentwood (ZIP 15227) has 144 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Brentwood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15227 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 $118.4M in property damage in the Brentwood, PA area (ZIP 15227). 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 →