Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 15849 in Penfield, PA. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 9 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Penfield has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2021.
Penfield 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.
Penfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
Penfield 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 Penfield was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 27, 2013), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15849 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penfield, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Penfield (ZIP 15849) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
Penfield has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15849 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Penfield, PA area (ZIP 15849). 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 →