Harrisburg, PA (ZIP 17101) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Harrisburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Harrisburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrisburg was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 4, 2004), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17101 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisburg, PA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Harrisburg (ZIP 17101) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Harrisburg has 4 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17101 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Harrisburg, PA area (ZIP 17101). 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 →