Elizabethtown, PA (ZIP 17022) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $172.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elizabethtown is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Elizabethtown has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Elizabethtown has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $153.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Elizabethtown has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2012.
Elizabethtown has experienced 3 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabethtown was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $150.7M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 14, 2004), causing $18M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17022 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabethtown, PA, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Elizabethtown (ZIP 17022) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $153.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Elizabethtown has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17022 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $150.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $172.3M in property damage in the Elizabethtown, PA area (ZIP 17022). 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 →