Saint Marys, PA (ZIP 15857) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2012.
Saint Marys has experienced 4 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Saint Marys has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2005.
Saint Marys 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.
Saint Marys has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Marys 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 15857 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Marys, PA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Saint Marys (ZIP 15857) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2005.
Saint Marys has 4 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15857 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Saint Marys, PA area (ZIP 15857). 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 →