Buffalo Mills, PA (ZIP 15534) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2016.
Buffalo Mills 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.
Buffalo Mills has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Mills was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 16, 2016, 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 15534 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Mills, PA, with 7 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15534 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 16, 2016. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Buffalo Mills, PA area (ZIP 15534). 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 →