Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 17241 in Newville, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Newville has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Newville 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Newville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Newville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newville was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17241 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newville, PA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Newville (ZIP 17241) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Newville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17241 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Newville, PA area (ZIP 17241). 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 →