Orrstown, PA (ZIP 17244) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $315K.
With 8 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
Orrstown has experienced 3 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
Orrstown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orrstown 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 17244 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orrstown, PA, with 8 events documented.
Orrstown has 3 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17244 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 $315K in property damage in the Orrstown, PA area (ZIP 17244). 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 →