Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Mercersburg, PA area (ZIP 17236). These include 46 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $162.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (46 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Mercersburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Mercersburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Mercersburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Mercersburg 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 $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mercersburg was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17236 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mercersburg, PA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Mercersburg (ZIP 17236) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2021.
Mercersburg has 4 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17236 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2019. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162.5K in property damage in the Mercersburg, PA area (ZIP 17236). 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 →