Harrisburg, PA (ZIP 17112) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 40 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
Harrisburg has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
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 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
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 Flash Flood (Jun 1, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17112 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisburg, PA, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Harrisburg (ZIP 17112) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Harrisburg has 11 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17112 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 $5M in property damage in the Harrisburg, PA area (ZIP 17112). 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 →