Seward, PA (ZIP 15954) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $400K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Seward is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2021.
Seward 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.
Seward has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1998.
Seward 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.
Seward has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seward was EF1 Tornado on Apr 9, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15954 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seward, PA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Seward (ZIP 15954) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Seward has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15954 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $400K in property damage in the Seward, PA area (ZIP 15954). 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 →