Kersey, PA (ZIP 15846) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Kersey has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2021.
Kersey has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Kersey has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Kersey 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kersey was EF3 Tornado on Sep 3, 1963, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15846 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kersey, PA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Kersey (ZIP 15846) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Kersey has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15846 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 3, 1963. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Kersey, PA area (ZIP 15846). 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 →