Hunker, PA (ZIP 15639) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 12 (28%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Hunker 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.
Hunker has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Hunker has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hunker was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15639 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hunker, PA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hunker (ZIP 15639) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Hunker has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15639 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Hunker, PA area (ZIP 15639). 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 →