Gibbon Glade, PA (ZIP 15440) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Gibbon Glade is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Gibbon Glade has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2024.
Gibbon Glade 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibbon Glade was EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998, which caused $7M 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 15440 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibbon Glade, PA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Gibbon Glade (ZIP 15440) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Gibbon Glade 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 $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15440 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1998. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Gibbon Glade, PA area (ZIP 15440). 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 →