New Cumberland, PA (ZIP 17070) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Cumberland is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2005.
New Cumberland has experienced 7 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 Aug 3, 2012.
New Cumberland has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
New Cumberland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Cumberland was EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17070 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Cumberland, PA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, New Cumberland (ZIP 17070) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
New Cumberland has 12 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17070 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the New Cumberland, PA area (ZIP 17070). 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 →