Schellsburg, PA (ZIP 15559) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $575K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
Schellsburg 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.
Schellsburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 8, 1996.
Schellsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schellsburg was EF1 Tornado on Nov 8, 1996, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15559 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schellsburg, PA, with 4 events documented.
Schellsburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 8, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15559 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 $575K in property damage in the Schellsburg, PA area (ZIP 15559). 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 →