North Huntingdon, PA (ZIP 15642) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 206 natural disaster events on record. These include 110 floods, 75 hailstorms, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (110 total). Of these, 29 (26%) 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 $20.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 75 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $36.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
North Huntingdon 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 North Huntingdon was EF3 Tornado on Aug 3, 1963, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 17, 2009), causing $9M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15642 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (110 events), hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (15 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Huntingdon, PA, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.7M in property damage.
Yes, North Huntingdon (ZIP 15642) has 110 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
North Huntingdon has 15 recorded tornado events 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 $36.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15642 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 3, 1963. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.1M in property damage in the North Huntingdon, PA area (ZIP 15642). 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 →