Dillsburg, PA (ZIP 17019) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dillsburg is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Dillsburg 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 $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Dillsburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
Dillsburg has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Dillsburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dillsburg was EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17019 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dillsburg, PA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Dillsburg (ZIP 17019) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Dillsburg has 11 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17019 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Dillsburg, PA area (ZIP 17019). 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 →