Bendersville, PA (ZIP 17306) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 2 recorded incidents (29% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Bendersville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 1988.
Bendersville 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 Apr 1, 1998.
Bendersville has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bendersville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1976, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17306 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bendersville, PA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Bendersville (ZIP 17306) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
Bendersville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17306 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 21, 1976. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32K in property damage in the Bendersville, PA area (ZIP 17306). 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 →