ZIP code 15674, covering Norvelt, PA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Norvelt is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (38%) 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 Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Norvelt 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.
Norvelt has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Norvelt 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 Norvelt 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 15674 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norvelt, PA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Norvelt (ZIP 15674) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Norvelt has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15674 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Norvelt, PA area (ZIP 15674). 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 →