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15767 Punxsutawney, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Punxsutawney, PA (15767)

ZIP code 15767, covering Punxsutawney, PA, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $919K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.

❄️ Blizzards

Punxsutawney has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2016.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Punxsutawney has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2001.

💨 Severe wind events

Punxsutawney has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Punxsutawney was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $478K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Punxsutawney, PA (15767)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15767 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15767?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Punxsutawney, PA, with 21 events documented.

Is ZIP code 15767 (Punxsutawney) prone to flooding?

Yes, Punxsutawney (ZIP 15767) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $919K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.

Has Punxsutawney (15767) ever been hit by a tornado?

Punxsutawney has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $490K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2001.

What was the worst natural disaster in Punxsutawney, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15767 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $478K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15767?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Punxsutawney, PA area (ZIP 15767). 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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