Government records show 264 natural disaster events affecting the Caste Village, PA area (ZIP 15236) — a notably active disaster history. These include 172 floods, 71 hailstorms, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $136.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 273 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (172 total). Of these, 49 (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 $57.4M 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 27% of the disaster record here, with 71 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. 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 Nov 20, 2024.
Caste Village has experienced 5 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 $27.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2024.
Caste Village 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.
Caste Village 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 Caste Village 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 15236 has experienced 264 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (172 events), hailstorms (71 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 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 Caste Village, PA, with 172 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.4M in property damage.
Yes, Caste Village (ZIP 15236) has 172 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Caste Village has 5 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 $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15236 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 $136.6M in property damage in the Caste Village, PA area (ZIP 15236). 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 →