Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 17113 in Steelton, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Steelton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2004.
Steelton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Steelton has experienced 4 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.
Steelton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steelton was EF1 Tornado on May 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 5, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17113 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steelton, PA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Steelton (ZIP 17113) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Steelton has 8 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17113 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Steelton, PA area (ZIP 17113). 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 →