Falls, PA (ZIP 18615) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 floods, 16 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $537.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Falls has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Falls has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Falls has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falls was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18615 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falls, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Falls (ZIP 18615) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Falls has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18615 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Falls, PA area (ZIP 18615). 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 →