Meyersdale, PA (ZIP 15552) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Meyersdale has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Meyersdale 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.
Meyersdale has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Meyersdale 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 Meyersdale was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15552 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meyersdale, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Meyersdale (ZIP 15552) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Meyersdale has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15552 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1998. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Meyersdale, PA area (ZIP 15552). 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 →