Chambersville, PA (ZIP 15723) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 21 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Chambersville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Chambersville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Chambersville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chambersville was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15723 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chambersville, PA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Chambersville (ZIP 15723) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15723 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Chambersville, PA area (ZIP 15723). 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 →