Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 15540 in Fort Hill, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $234K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2025.
Fort Hill has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2003.
Fort Hill has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Fort Hill has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Fort Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2008.
Fort Hill has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Hill was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 19, 2025, which caused $120K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15540 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Hill, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Hill (ZIP 15540) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2008.
Fort Hill has 2 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15540 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 19, 2025. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $234K in property damage in the Fort Hill, PA area (ZIP 15540). 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 →