New Paris, PA (ZIP 15554) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $860K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Paris is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
New Paris has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
New Paris has experienced 3 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
New Paris has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Paris was EF1 Tornado on Nov 8, 1996, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15554 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Paris, PA, with 7 events documented.
New Paris has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15554 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 8, 1996. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $860K in property damage in the New Paris, PA area (ZIP 15554). 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 →