Penbrook, PA (ZIP 17103) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 20 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Penbrook has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Penbrook 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.
Penbrook 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.
Penbrook has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penbrook was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 26, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17103 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penbrook, PA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Penbrook (ZIP 17103) 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.
Penbrook 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17103 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Penbrook, PA area (ZIP 17103). 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 →