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17015 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (17015)

ZIP code 17015, covering this area, , has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 32 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2011.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 6 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 $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 1991), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (17015)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17015 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 17015?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 32 events documented.

Is ZIP code 17015 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 17015) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.

Has this area (17015) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $690K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17015 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 17015?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17015). 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 →

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