Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 17034 in Highspire, PA. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Highspire is tornadoes, with 7 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2004.
Highspire has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Highspire has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2012.
Highspire 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.
Highspire 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 Jul 23, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highspire was EF1 Tornado on May 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 5, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17034 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highspire, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Highspire (ZIP 17034) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2009.
Highspire has 7 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17034 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Highspire, PA area (ZIP 17034). 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 →