Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 15557 in Rockwood, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $224K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Rockwood is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2012.
Rockwood 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.
Rockwood has experienced 3 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Rockwood 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 8, 2022.
Rockwood 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.
Rockwood 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockwood was Flash Flood on Jul 17, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15557 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockwood, PA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Rockwood (ZIP 15557) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Rockwood has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15557 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 17, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $224K in property damage in the Rockwood, PA area (ZIP 15557). 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 →