Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 17265 in Upperstrasburg, PA. These include 10 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M.
With 10 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Upperstrasburg 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.
Upperstrasburg has experienced 1 flood 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 $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upperstrasburg was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17265 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upperstrasburg, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Upperstrasburg (ZIP 17265) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $40M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17265 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Upperstrasburg, PA area (ZIP 17265). 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 →