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17076 Oakland Mills, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Oakland Mills, PA (17076)

Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 17076 in Oakland Mills, PA. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $626K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Oakland Mills is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Oakland Mills has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2017.

❄️ Blizzards

Oakland Mills has experienced 2 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Oakland Mills 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland Mills was EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2017, which caused $501K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Oakland Mills, PA (17076)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17076 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 17076?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland Mills, PA, with 5 events documented.

Has Oakland Mills (17076) ever been hit by a tornado?

Oakland Mills has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $521K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Oakland Mills, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17076 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 2017. This event caused $501K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 17076?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $626K in property damage in the Oakland Mills, PA area (ZIP 17076). 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 →

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