Newburg, PA (ZIP 17240) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $330.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Newburg is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Newburg has experienced 5 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 $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
Newburg 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.
Newburg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2009.
Newburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newburg 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 17240 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newburg, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Newburg (ZIP 17240) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2009.
Newburg has 5 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17240 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 $330.5K in property damage in the Newburg, PA area (ZIP 17240). 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 →