Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 17254 in Scotland, PA. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $180K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2012.
Scotland has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Scotland 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.
Scotland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotland was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2020, which caused $90K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17254 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotland, PA, with 10 events documented.
Scotland has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17254 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2020. This event caused $90K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $180K in property damage in the Scotland, PA area (ZIP 17254). 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 →