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15848 Luthersburg, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Luthersburg, PA (15848)

Luthersburg, PA (ZIP 15848) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $127K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Luthersburg has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Luthersburg has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Luthersburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2001.

💨 Severe wind events

Luthersburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Luthersburg was Winter Weather on Nov 28, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Luthersburg, PA (15848)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15848 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15848?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luthersburg, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15848 (Luthersburg) prone to flooding?

Yes, Luthersburg (ZIP 15848) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2019.

Has Luthersburg (15848) ever been hit by a tornado?

Luthersburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2001.

What was the worst natural disaster in Luthersburg, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15848 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Nov 28, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15848?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127K in property damage in the Luthersburg, PA area (ZIP 15848). 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 →

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