Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 17050). These include 26 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
this area has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $943K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
this area has experienced 6 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
this area has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $240.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF1 Tornado on Apr 9, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 31, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17050 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 26 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 17050) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
this area has 10 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 $943K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17050 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17050). 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 →