ZIP code 15239, covering Plum, PA, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (80 total). Of these, 23 (29%) 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 $39M 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 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Plum 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.
Plum has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Plum has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 19, 2017.
Plum 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 Plum was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 17, 2009), causing $9M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15239 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (80 events), hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (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 Plum, PA, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39M in property damage.
Yes, Plum (ZIP 15239) has 80 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Plum has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15239 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 $39.1M in property damage in the Plum, PA area (ZIP 15239). 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 →