Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 17018 in Dauphin, PA. These include 30 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 30 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Dauphin has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2021.
Dauphin has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $650.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Dauphin has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Dauphin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dauphin was EF1 Tornado on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17018 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dauphin, PA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Dauphin (ZIP 17018) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Dauphin has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17018 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Dauphin, PA area (ZIP 17018). 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 →