Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 15953 in this area, . These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $316.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1991.
this area 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.
this area 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 this area was EF2 Tornado on May 13, 1956, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15953 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 7 events documented.
this area has 2 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15953 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1956. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $316.5K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 15953). 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 →