ZIP code 17078, covering Palmyra, PA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $175.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Palmyra has experienced 10 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 $21.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Palmyra has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2024.
Palmyra has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $153.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Palmyra 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmyra was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $150.7M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 14, 2004), causing $18M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 11, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17078 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, PA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 17078) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $153.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Palmyra has 10 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 $21.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17078 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $150.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $175.2M in property damage in the Palmyra, PA area (ZIP 17078). 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 →