ZIP code 15662, covering Luxor, PA, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (33%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Luxor 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.
Luxor has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luxor was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 11, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15662 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luxor, PA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Luxor (ZIP 15662) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Luxor has 4 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15662 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 $16.2M in property damage in the Luxor, PA area (ZIP 15662). 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 →