Lebanon, PA (ZIP 17046) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 78 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lebanon is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Lebanon has experienced 10 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 $332K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2024.
Lebanon 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.
Lebanon has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 12, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lebanon was EF3 Tornado on Jun 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002 also caused significant damage ($775K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17046 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lebanon, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Lebanon has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17046 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Lebanon, PA area (ZIP 17046). 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 →