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15692 Westmoreland Cit, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Westmoreland Cit, PA (15692)

ZIP code 15692, covering Westmoreland Cit, PA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 10 (26%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2012.

❄️ Blizzards

Westmoreland Cit 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Westmoreland Cit has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Westmoreland Cit 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Westmoreland Cit, PA (15692)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15692 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15692?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westmoreland Cit, PA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15692 (Westmoreland Cit) prone to flooding?

Yes, Westmoreland Cit (ZIP 15692) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

Has Westmoreland Cit (15692) ever been hit by a tornado?

Westmoreland Cit has 4 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 Jun 26, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Westmoreland Cit, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15692 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15692?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Westmoreland Cit, PA area (ZIP 15692). 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 →

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