Youngstown, PA (ZIP 15696) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (31%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Youngstown has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Youngstown 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.
Youngstown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $810K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Youngstown was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Feb 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15696 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (22 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Youngstown, PA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.4M in property damage.
Yes, Youngstown (ZIP 15696) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Youngstown has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $810K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15696 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 $11.4M in property damage in the Youngstown, PA area (ZIP 15696). 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 →