this area, (ZIP 17039) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 3, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF1 Tornado on May 19, 2019, which caused $100K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Feb 13, 2016).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17039 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 5 events documented.
this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17039 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 2019. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17039). 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 →