Friedens, PA (ZIP 15541) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Friedens has experienced 5 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 $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.
Friedens has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2018.
Friedens has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Friedens 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.
Friedens 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friedens was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2019, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15541 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friedens, PA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Friedens (ZIP 15541) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2019.
Friedens 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15541 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2019. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Friedens, PA area (ZIP 15541). 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 →