ZIP code 15656, covering Leechburg, PA, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 floods, 40 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $758.2M. A total of 141 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 55 recorded incidents (53% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (9%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Leechburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 1981.
Leechburg has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Leechburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leechburg was EF4 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $250M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980 also caused significant damage ($250M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15656 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (55 events), hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leechburg, PA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Leechburg (ZIP 15656) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Leechburg has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15656 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $758.2M in property damage in the Leechburg, PA area (ZIP 15656). 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 →