Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 17009 in Burnham, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $85K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Burnham has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 8, 1996.
Burnham has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Burnham has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Burnham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnham was EF1 Tornado on Nov 8, 1996, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17009 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnham, PA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Burnham (ZIP 17009) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Burnham has 2 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 $65K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 8, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17009 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 8, 1996. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85K in property damage in the Burnham, PA area (ZIP 17009). 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 →