Cedarhurst, PA (ZIP 15243) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 98 floods, 48 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 144 injuries.
With 98 recorded incidents (63% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 31 (32%) 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 $41.1M 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 48 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
Cedarhurst 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.
Cedarhurst has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $41.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2007.
Cedarhurst 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.
Cedarhurst has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedarhurst 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 Jun 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($10.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15243 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (98 events), hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedarhurst, PA, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cedarhurst (ZIP 15243) has 98 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Cedarhurst has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15243 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 $82.4M in property damage in the Cedarhurst, PA area (ZIP 15243). 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 →