ZIP code 15683, covering Scottdale, PA, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scottdale is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (36%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Scottdale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Scottdale has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Scottdale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottdale was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Nov 27, 2022), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15683 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottdale, PA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Scottdale (ZIP 15683) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Scottdale has 9 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15683 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Scottdale, PA area (ZIP 15683). 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 →