Waynesboro, PA (ZIP 17268) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $969K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 52 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2011.
Waynesboro has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Waynesboro has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2019.
Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro was EF1 Tornado on May 17, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 2004), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17268 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesboro, PA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Waynesboro (ZIP 17268) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2019.
Waynesboro has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $690K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17268 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 17, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $969K in property damage in the Waynesboro, PA area (ZIP 17268). 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 →