New Bloomfield, PA (ZIP 17068) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $324K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
New Bloomfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
New Bloomfield 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.
New Bloomfield has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2009.
New Bloomfield 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.
New Bloomfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Bloomfield was EF2 Tornado on Sep 21, 1967, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17068 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Bloomfield, PA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, New Bloomfield (ZIP 17068) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2009.
New Bloomfield has 2 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 $290K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17068 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 21, 1967. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $324K in property damage in the New Bloomfield, PA area (ZIP 17068). 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 →