Newmanstown, PA (ZIP 17073) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newmanstown is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Newmanstown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Newmanstown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Newmanstown has experienced 3 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2025.
Newmanstown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 12, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newmanstown was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 25, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 18, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17073 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newmanstown, PA, with 17 events documented.
Newmanstown has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17073 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 25, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Newmanstown, PA area (ZIP 17073). 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 →