Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 17090 in Shermans Dale, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $584K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shermans Dale is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Shermans Dale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
Shermans Dale has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Shermans Dale has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Shermans Dale has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 1999.
Shermans Dale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shermans Dale was EF1 Tornado on Apr 9, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 21, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17090 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shermans Dale, PA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Shermans Dale (ZIP 17090) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Shermans Dale has 3 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 $540K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17090 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $584K in property damage in the Shermans Dale, PA area (ZIP 17090). 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 →