Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 15472 in Oliver, PA. These include 33 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oliver is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (42%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Oliver has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
Oliver 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.
Oliver has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oliver 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 15472 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oliver, PA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1M in property damage.
Yes, Oliver (ZIP 15472) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Oliver 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15472 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 $17.1M in property damage in the Oliver, PA area (ZIP 15472). 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 →