Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 17038 in Jonestown, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Jonestown has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Jonestown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Jonestown 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 Jonestown was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $775K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 6, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17038 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jonestown, PA, with 14 events documented.
Jonestown has 9 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17038 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $775K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Jonestown, PA area (ZIP 17038). 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 →