Summerdale, PA (ZIP 17093) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $233K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Summerdale is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Summerdale has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Summerdale has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Summerdale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summerdale was EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2011, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 17093 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summerdale, PA, with 17 events documented.
Summerdale has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $153K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17093 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 2011. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $233K in property damage in the Summerdale, PA area (ZIP 17093). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →