Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 17094 in Thompsontown, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $966K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Thompsontown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $846K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2017.
Thompsontown 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.
Thompsontown 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 Thompsontown was EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2017, which caused $501K 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 17094 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), 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 Thompsontown, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Thompsontown has 5 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 $846K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17094 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 2017. This event caused $501K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $966K in property damage in the Thompsontown, PA area (ZIP 17094). 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 →