Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 15542 in Garrett, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 4 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (5 total). 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.
Garrett has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Garrett has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Garrett has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Garrett 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.
Garrett has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garrett was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15542 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garrett, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Garrett (ZIP 15542) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Garrett has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15542 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Garrett, PA area (ZIP 15542). 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 →