West Brownsville, PA (ZIP 15417) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for West Brownsville is floods, with 32 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (34%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
West Brownsville 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.
West Brownsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1991.
West Brownsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Brownsville was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 19, 2000), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15417 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Brownsville, PA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Yes, West Brownsville (ZIP 15417) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
West Brownsville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15417 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the West Brownsville, PA area (ZIP 15417). 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 →