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15370 Waynesburg, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Waynesburg, PA (15370)

Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Waynesburg, PA area (ZIP 15370). These include 34 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 34 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Waynesburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $352.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg, PA (15370)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15370 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (22 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15370?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesburg, PA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15370 (Waynesburg) prone to flooding?

Yes, Waynesburg (ZIP 15370) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

Has Waynesburg (15370) ever been hit by a tornado?

Waynesburg has 7 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 $352.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Waynesburg, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15370 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 15370?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Waynesburg, PA area (ZIP 15370). 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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