Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 17098 in Williamstown, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Williamstown 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.
Williamstown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1953.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamstown 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 17098 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamstown, PA, with 7 events documented.
Williamstown 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 $7.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17098 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 $32.5K in property damage in the Williamstown, PA area (ZIP 17098). 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 →