Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 15696

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 15696, Pennsylvania

ZIP 15696 covers part of the Youngstown area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region experiences cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons, with nor'easter exposure and spring river flooding shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 15696's composite natural disaster risk at 6.8 out of 10 — high risk. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Residents should also account for landslide and wind risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 15696's risk score, slightly above the 5.9/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are lightning, landslide, and wind. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 15696's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.