Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 15562 in Springs, PA. These include 16 blizzards, 4 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (70% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $359K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2022.
Springs has experienced 4 floods 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 $51.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Springs has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2003.
Springs has experienced 1 tornado 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springs was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15562 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springs, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $359K in property damage.
Yes, Springs (ZIP 15562) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Springs has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15562 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Springs, PA area (ZIP 15562). 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 →