Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 17047 in Loysville, PA. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $129K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2019.
Loysville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Loysville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Loysville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Loysville 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 May 28, 2009.
Loysville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loysville was Flash Flood on May 28, 2009, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17047 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loysville, PA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Loysville (ZIP 17047) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2009.
Loysville has 3 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17047 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2009. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $129K in property damage in the Loysville, PA area (ZIP 17047). 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 →