Shenango, PA (ZIP 16125) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 208 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shenango is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (46%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Shenango has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53.6M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2004.
Shenango has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $688K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 12, 2019.
Shenango has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shenango was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16125 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shenango, PA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, Shenango (ZIP 16125) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Shenango has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $53.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16125 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.5M in property damage in the Shenango, PA area (ZIP 16125). 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 →