Elliottsburg, PA (ZIP 17024) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $559K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 7 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Elliottsburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1983.
Elliottsburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Elliottsburg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2009.
Elliottsburg has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 1999.
Elliottsburg 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 Sep 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elliottsburg was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 21, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17024 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elliottsburg, PA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Elliottsburg (ZIP 17024) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2009.
Elliottsburg has 3 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17024 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $559K in property damage in the Elliottsburg, PA area (ZIP 17024). 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 →