East Waterford, PA (ZIP 17021) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 tornadoes, 1 blizzard, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (4 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
East Waterford 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.
East Waterford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
East Waterford has experienced 1 flood 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2009.
East Waterford has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Waterford was Flash Flood on May 28, 2009, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17021 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Waterford, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77.5K in property damage.
Yes, East Waterford (ZIP 17021) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2009.
East Waterford has 4 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 $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17021 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2009. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $132.5K in property damage in the East Waterford, PA area (ZIP 17021). 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 →