Lemont Furnace, PA (ZIP 15456) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 20 (44%) 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 $14.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
Lemont Furnace 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.
Lemont Furnace has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Lemont Furnace has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lemont Furnace 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 15456 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lemont Furnace, PA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lemont Furnace (ZIP 15456) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Lemont Furnace 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15456 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 $17.9M in property damage in the Lemont Furnace, PA area (ZIP 15456). 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 →