Avella, PA (ZIP 15312) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Avella is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (35%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Avella has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2025.
Avella has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Avella has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $262K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avella was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 21, 2021), causing $7.5M in damages. Flood on Jul 30, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15312 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avella, PA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Avella (ZIP 15312) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Avella has 5 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15312 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.8M in property damage in the Avella, PA area (ZIP 15312). 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 →