Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 15340 in Hickory, PA. These include 28 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (62% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (36%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Hickory 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.
Hickory has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2025.
Hickory has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hickory 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 15340 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hickory, PA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Hickory (ZIP 15340) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Hickory has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15340 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 $9.1M in property damage in the Hickory, PA area (ZIP 15340). 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 →