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15676 Pleasant Unity, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pleasant Unity, PA (15676)

Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Pleasant Unity, PA area (ZIP 15676). These include 32 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 13 (41%) 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2012.

💨 Severe wind events

Pleasant Unity has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Pleasant Unity 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Pleasant Unity has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Unity 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Pleasant Unity, PA (15676)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15676 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15676?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Unity, PA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15676 (Pleasant Unity) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pleasant Unity (ZIP 15676) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.

Has Pleasant Unity (15676) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pleasant Unity has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pleasant Unity, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15676 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15676?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Pleasant Unity, PA area (ZIP 15676). 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 →

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