Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 16820 in Aaronsburg, PA. These include 6 severe wind events, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $350.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (50% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Aaronsburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $202.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2017.
Aaronsburg has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Aaronsburg has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aaronsburg was EF1 Tornado on May 1, 2017, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16820 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aaronsburg, PA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Aaronsburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $202.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16820 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350.5K in property damage in the Aaronsburg, PA area (ZIP 16820). 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 →