Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 15687 in Stahlstown, PA. These include 20 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (50%) 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2024.
Stahlstown has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $482.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Stahlstown 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.
Stahlstown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stahlstown was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15687 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stahlstown, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.3M in property damage.
Yes, Stahlstown (ZIP 15687) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Stahlstown has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $482.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15687 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 $12M in property damage in the Stahlstown, PA area (ZIP 15687). 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 →