Colonial Park, PA (ZIP 17109) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Colonial Park has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Colonial Park 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.
Colonial Park 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.
Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 17, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17109 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colonial Park, PA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Colonial Park (ZIP 17109) 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.
Colonial Park has 7 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17109 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 $3.6M in property damage in the Colonial Park, PA area (ZIP 17109). 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 →