Spring Church, PA (ZIP 15686) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 24 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $258.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 122 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spring Church is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Spring Church has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1980.
Spring Church has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Spring Church has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Church was EF4 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15686 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Church, PA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.9M in property damage.
Yes, Spring Church (ZIP 15686) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Spring Church has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15686 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $258.4M in property damage in the Spring Church, PA area (ZIP 15686). 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 →