Shippensburg, PA (ZIP 17257) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $468K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Shippensburg has experienced 7 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Shippensburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $98K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
Shippensburg 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.
Shippensburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shippensburg 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 17257 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shippensburg, PA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Shippensburg (ZIP 17257) 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.
Shippensburg has 7 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17257 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 $468K in property damage in the Shippensburg, PA area (ZIP 17257). 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 →