ZIP code 16115, covering Darlington, PA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 28 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Darlington is floods, with 38 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (37%) 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 $21.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Darlington has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
Darlington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Darlington has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darlington was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $9.6M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16115 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darlington, PA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.6M in property damage.
Yes, Darlington (ZIP 16115) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Darlington has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16115 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.9M in property damage in the Darlington, PA area (ZIP 16115). 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 →