Salisbury, PA (ZIP 15558) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (7 total). 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 $81.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Salisbury 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.
Salisbury 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.
Salisbury has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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 15558 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salisbury, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $81.5K in property damage.
Yes, Salisbury (ZIP 15558) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Salisbury 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 15558 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 Salisbury, PA area (ZIP 15558). 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 →