Smock, PA (ZIP 15480) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 16 (38%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Smock has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Smock 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.
Smock has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 20, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smock 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 15480 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smock, PA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.2M in property damage.
Yes, Smock (ZIP 15480) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Smock has 5 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 Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15480 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 $18.6M in property damage in the Smock, PA area (ZIP 15480). 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 →