ZIP code 15428, covering Dawson, PA, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 14 (40%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 27, 2022.
Dawson 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.
Dawson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $685K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Dawson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dawson was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Nov 27, 2022), causing $1.2M in damages. 2" Hail on Nov 27, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15428 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dawson, PA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Dawson (ZIP 15428) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Dawson has 4 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 $685K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15428 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Dawson, PA area (ZIP 15428). 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 →