Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Hopwood, PA area (ZIP 15445). These include 42 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (66% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 17 (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 $14.3M 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
Hopwood 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.
Hopwood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopwood was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 1, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15445 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopwood, PA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hopwood (ZIP 15445) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Hopwood has 3 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15445 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.3M in property damage in the Hopwood, PA area (ZIP 15445). 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 →