Biglerville, PA (ZIP 17307) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $579.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
Biglerville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
Biglerville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Biglerville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biglerville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17307 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biglerville, PA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Biglerville (ZIP 17307) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
Biglerville has 12 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17307 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 $579.5K in property damage in the Biglerville, PA area (ZIP 17307). 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 →