Jennerstown, PA (ZIP 15547) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 4 tornadoes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $159K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (33% 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.
Jennerstown has experienced 4 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.
Jennerstown has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
Jennerstown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2018.
Jennerstown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jennerstown was Ice Storm on Feb 8, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15547 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jennerstown, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Jennerstown has 4 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 15547 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 8, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $159K in property damage in the Jennerstown, PA area (ZIP 15547). 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 →