ZIP code 17225, covering Greencastle, PA, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $907.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Greencastle is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $742.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Greencastle has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Greencastle has experienced 3 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2019.
Greencastle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greencastle was EF1 Tornado on May 17, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 2004), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17225 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greencastle, PA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Greencastle (ZIP 17225) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2019.
Greencastle has 11 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 $742.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17225 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 17, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $907.5K in property damage in the Greencastle, PA area (ZIP 17225). 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 →