Timblin, PA (ZIP 15778) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 4 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $923K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (58% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Timblin has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2017.
Timblin has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Timblin 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15778 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Timblin, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73K in property damage.
Yes, Timblin (ZIP 15778) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2017.
Timblin has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15778 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $478K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $923K in property damage in the Timblin, PA area (ZIP 15778). 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 →