Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 15847 in Knox Dale, PA. These include 7 blizzards, 4 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $696K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (7 total). 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.
Knox Dale has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $623K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2014.
Knox Dale has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knox Dale was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $478K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15847 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knox Dale, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73K in property damage.
Yes, Knox Dale (ZIP 15847) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $623K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15847 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 $696K in property damage in the Knox Dale, PA area (ZIP 15847). 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 →