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15377 West Finley, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: West Finley, PA (15377)

Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 15377 in West Finley, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 14 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $42.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

West Finley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

West Finley 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.

💨 Severe wind events

West Finley has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

West Finley 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for West Finley was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 1, 2022 also caused significant damage ($605K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in West Finley, PA (15377)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15377 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15377?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Finley, PA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15377 (West Finley) prone to flooding?

Yes, West Finley (ZIP 15377) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

Has West Finley (15377) ever been hit by a tornado?

West Finley has 8 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in West Finley, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15377 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15377?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.4M in property damage in the West Finley, PA area (ZIP 15377). 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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