Schaefferstown, PA (ZIP 17088) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 earthquake. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Schaefferstown 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.
Schaefferstown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 12, 1964.
Schaefferstown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 3, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schaefferstown was Winter Weather on Feb 13, 2016 and resulted in 3 deaths. Another major event was Winter Weather (Nov 15, 2022).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17088 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schaefferstown, PA, with 9 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17088 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Feb 13, 2016. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
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 →