Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 15944 in New Florence, PA. These include 21 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
New Florence has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
New Florence has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
New Florence has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Florence was EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15944 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Florence, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, New Florence (ZIP 15944) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
New Florence has 9 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15944 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the New Florence, PA area (ZIP 15944). 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 →