Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 15942 in Mineral Point, PA. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mineral Point is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2019.
Mineral Point 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.
Mineral Point has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1998.
Mineral Point 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.
Mineral Point has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Mineral Point has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mineral Point was Flood on Jan 6, 2005, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15942 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mineral Point, PA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Mineral Point (ZIP 15942) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $770K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Mineral Point has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15942 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 6, 2005. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Mineral Point, PA area (ZIP 15942). 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 →