Rillton, PA (ZIP 15678) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (29%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
Rillton 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.
Rillton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rillton was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15678 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rillton, PA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Rillton (ZIP 15678) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Rillton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15678 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 $17.3M in property damage in the Rillton, PA area (ZIP 15678). 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 →