ZIP code 15521 in Alum Bank, PA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alum Bank is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Alum Bank has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
Alum Bank has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1991.
Alum Bank has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alum Bank was EF1 Tornado on Apr 9, 1991, which caused $25K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Nov 15, 2022), causing $20K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15521 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alum Bank, PA, with 4 events documented.
Alum Bank has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15521 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1991. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the Alum Bank, PA area (ZIP 15521). 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 →