Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 15940 in Loretto, PA. These include 6 tornadoes, 5 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (29% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Loretto 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Loretto has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Loretto has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Loretto has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Loretto has experienced 1 flood 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 6, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loretto was EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 6, 2005), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15940 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loretto, PA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Loretto (ZIP 15940) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2005.
Loretto has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15940 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Loretto, PA area (ZIP 15940). 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 →