Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Ruffs Dale, PA area (ZIP 15679). These include 45 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 11 (24%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Ruffs Dale 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.
Ruffs Dale has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
Ruffs Dale 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 Ruffs Dale 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 15679 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruffs Dale, PA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ruffs Dale (ZIP 15679) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Ruffs Dale has 5 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15679 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 $16.4M in property damage in the Ruffs Dale, PA area (ZIP 15679). 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 →