Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 15946 in Puritan, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $890K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Puritan 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.
Puritan has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Puritan 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.
Puritan has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Puritan was Flood on Jan 6, 2005, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15946 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Puritan, PA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Puritan (ZIP 15946) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $780K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Puritan has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15946 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 $890K in property damage in the Puritan, PA area (ZIP 15946). 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 →