Fayette City, PA (ZIP 15438) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Fayette City is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Fayette City 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.
Fayette City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 1976.
Fayette City 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 Fayette City was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Nov 27, 2022), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15438 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (32 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayette City, PA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fayette City (ZIP 15438) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Fayette City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15438 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 $8.3M in property damage in the Fayette City, PA area (ZIP 15438). 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 →