Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 17214 in Blue Ridge Summi, PA. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37K.
With 6 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
Blue Ridge Summi has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1996.
Blue Ridge Summi has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Ridge Summi was EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 1971, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17214 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Ridge Summi, PA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Blue Ridge Summi has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17214 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 1971. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37K in property damage in the Blue Ridge Summi, PA area (ZIP 17214). 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 →