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15746 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (15746)

Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 15746 in this area, . These include 6 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 6 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 Apr 2, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (15746)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15746 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15746?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15746 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 15746) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

Has this area (15746) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15746 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15746?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.9M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 15746). 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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