ZIP code 15860, covering Sigel, PA, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Sigel has experienced 7 blizzards on record. 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.
Sigel has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 9, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sigel was EF1 Tornado on Oct 16, 2021, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $478K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15860 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sigel, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Sigel (ZIP 15860) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $660K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Sigel has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15860 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 16, 2021. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Sigel, PA area (ZIP 15860). 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 →