Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Bloomsburg, PA area (ZIP 17815). These include 37 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M.
With 37 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Bloomsburg has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $490.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Bloomsburg has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Bloomsburg has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomsburg was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $15.5M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 28, 2016), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17815 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomsburg, PA, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Bloomsburg (ZIP 17815) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Bloomsburg has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $490.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17815 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $15.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.2M in property damage in the Bloomsburg, PA area (ZIP 17815). 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 →