Force, PA (ZIP 15841) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 tornadoes, 1 blizzard, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K.
With 3 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2021.
Force has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Force has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
Force has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Force was EF1 Tornado on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15841 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Force, PA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Force has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15841 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15K in property damage in the Force, PA area (ZIP 15841). 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 →