Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Washington, PA area (ZIP 15301). These include 58 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 16 (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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Washington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2025.
Washington has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2014.
Washington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 19, 2000), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15301 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (58 events), hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, PA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5M in property damage.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 15301) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Washington has 9 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15301 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Washington, PA area (ZIP 15301). 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 →