Fort Loudon, PA (ZIP 17224) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Fort Loudon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Fort Loudon 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.
Fort Loudon 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2010.
Fort Loudon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Loudon was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17224 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Loudon, PA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Fort Loudon (ZIP 17224) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2010.
Fort Loudon has 3 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17224 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.2M in property damage in the Fort Loudon, PA area (ZIP 17224). 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 →