ZIP code 15401, covering Uniontown, PA, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (47 total). Of these, 17 (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 $14.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Uniontown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Uniontown has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Uniontown has experienced 3 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 Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Uniontown was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15401 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (47 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Uniontown, PA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.5M in property damage.
Yes, Uniontown (ZIP 15401) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Uniontown 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15401 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Uniontown, PA area (ZIP 15401). 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 →