Artemas, PA (ZIP 17211) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $134K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Artemas has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 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 Dec 15, 2022.
Artemas has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Artemas has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Artemas was EF1 Tornado on Jun 17, 2025, which caused $60K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Nov 15, 2022), causing $20K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17211 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Artemas, PA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42K in property damage.
Yes, Artemas (ZIP 17211) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Artemas has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $62K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17211 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 17, 2025. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $134K in property damage in the Artemas, PA area (ZIP 17211). 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 →