ZIP code 15779, covering Torrance, PA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Torrance has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Torrance has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Torrance has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Torrance was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 22, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15779 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torrance, PA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Torrance (ZIP 15779) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Torrance has 7 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15779 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Torrance, PA area (ZIP 15779). 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 →