Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 15870 in Wilcox, PA. These include 8 tornadoes, 5 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wilcox is tornadoes, with 8 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Wilcox has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
Wilcox 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Wilcox 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilcox was Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 16, 2025), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15870 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilcox, PA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $355K in property damage.
Yes, Wilcox (ZIP 15870) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Wilcox has 8 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 $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15870 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 3, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Wilcox, PA area (ZIP 15870). 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 →