this area, (ZIP 17056) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 blizzards, 1 hailstorm, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $355K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for this area is blizzards, with 2 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2024.
this area has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1983.
this area has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17056 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17056 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $355K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17056). 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 →