Cardale, PA (ZIP 15420) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Cardale is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Cardale has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Cardale 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.
Cardale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cardale 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 15420 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cardale, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Cardale (ZIP 15420) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Cardale has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15420 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 $6.8M in property damage in the Cardale, PA area (ZIP 15420). 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 →