Lewistown, PA (ZIP 17044) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $695K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Lewistown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Lewistown has experienced 2 floods 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 $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Lewistown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
Lewistown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewistown was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17044 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewistown, PA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lewistown (ZIP 17044) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Lewistown has 5 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 $565K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17044 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2019. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $695K in property damage in the Lewistown, PA area (ZIP 17044). 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 →