Port Royal, PA (ZIP 17082) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $925K. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Port Royal has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Port Royal 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.
Port Royal has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Port Royal 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Royal was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 21, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17082 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Royal, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $820K in property damage.
Port Royal has 7 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 $820K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17082 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2019. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $925K in property damage in the Port Royal, PA area (ZIP 17082). 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 →