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15617 Arona, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Arona, PA (15617)

ZIP code 15617, covering Arona, PA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Arona is floods, with 41 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (27%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Arona 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 $137K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Arona has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Arona was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Arona, PA (15617)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15617 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 15617?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arona, PA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 15617 (Arona) prone to flooding?

Yes, Arona (ZIP 15617) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

Has Arona (15617) ever been hit by a tornado?

Arona has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Arona, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15617 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 15617?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Arona, PA area (ZIP 15617). 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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