Ardara, PA (ZIP 15615) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 floods, 46 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 16 (31%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $19.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2019.
Ardara has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Ardara has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ardara was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2009, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 23, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15615 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ardara, PA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ardara (ZIP 15615) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Ardara has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15615 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2009. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.8M in property damage in the Ardara, PA area (ZIP 15615). 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 →