Wiconisco, PA (ZIP 17097) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 7 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Wiconisco 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.
Wiconisco has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wiconisco was Heavy Snow on Feb 13, 2024, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17097 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wiconisco, PA, with 7 events documented.
Wiconisco has 2 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17097 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 13, 2024. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Wiconisco, PA area (ZIP 17097). 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 →