Fayetteville, PA (ZIP 17222) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $550K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fayetteville is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Fayetteville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2011.
Fayetteville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Fayetteville has experienced 2 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2024.
Fayetteville has experienced 2 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayetteville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17222 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayetteville, PA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Fayetteville (ZIP 17222) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 25, 2010.
Fayetteville has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $335K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17222 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $550K in property damage in the Fayetteville, PA area (ZIP 17222). 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 →