Barnesboro, PA (ZIP 15714) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Barnesboro has experienced 7 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Barnesboro has experienced 5 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Barnesboro has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2018.
Barnesboro has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Barnesboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnesboro was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 9, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15714 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnesboro, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Barnesboro (ZIP 15714) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2018.
Barnesboro has 7 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15714 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Barnesboro, PA area (ZIP 15714). 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 →