Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 15937 in Jerome, PA. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $64K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 9 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Jerome has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2025.
Jerome has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Jerome has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 1975.
Jerome has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jerome was Ice Storm on Feb 8, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15937 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jerome, PA, with 9 events documented.
Jerome has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15937 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 8, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64K in property damage in the Jerome, PA area (ZIP 15937). 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 →