Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the West Alexander, PA area (ZIP 15376). These include 22 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (22 total). 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $45.5M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
West Alexander has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
West Alexander has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
West Alexander has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
West Alexander has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Alexander was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 21, 2021), causing $7.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15376 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Alexander, PA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, West Alexander (ZIP 15376) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
West Alexander 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15376 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.8M in property damage in the West Alexander, PA area (ZIP 15376). 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 →