Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 17238 in Needmore, PA. These include 23 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Needmore 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.
Needmore has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2017.
Needmore has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 26, 1978.
Needmore has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2021.
Needmore has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Needmore was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 1, 2003, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17238 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Needmore, PA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Needmore (ZIP 17238) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2021.
Needmore has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17238 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 1, 2003. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Needmore, PA area (ZIP 17238). 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 →