Star Junction, PA (ZIP 15482) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 19 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
There have been 11 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 Jun 18, 2024.
Star Junction 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 Star Junction was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Nov 27, 2022), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15482 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (11 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Star Junction, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Star Junction (ZIP 15482) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15482 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Star Junction, PA area (ZIP 15482). 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 →