Orbisonia, PA (ZIP 17243) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $200K.
With 3 recorded incidents (33% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Orbisonia has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2008.
Orbisonia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Orbisonia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Orbisonia 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 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orbisonia was EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17243 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orbisonia, PA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Orbisonia (ZIP 17243) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2010.
Orbisonia has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17243 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2019. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200K in property damage in the Orbisonia, PA area (ZIP 17243). 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 →