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15362 Spraggs, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Spraggs, PA (15362)

Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 15362 in Spraggs, PA. These include 12 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Spraggs is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Spraggs has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Spraggs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Spraggs was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $440K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Spraggs, PA (15362)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15362 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15362?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spraggs, PA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15362 (Spraggs) prone to flooding?

Yes, Spraggs (ZIP 15362) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2025.

Has Spraggs (15362) ever been hit by a tornado?

Spraggs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Spraggs, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15362 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15362?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Spraggs, PA area (ZIP 15362). 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 →

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