Commodore, PA (ZIP 15729) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Commodore is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Commodore has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Commodore 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.
Commodore has experienced 3 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Commodore was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15729 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Commodore, PA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Commodore (ZIP 15729) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Commodore has 3 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15729 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 $27.1M in property damage in the Commodore, PA area (ZIP 15729). 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 →