Codorus, PA (ZIP 17311) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Codorus has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Codorus has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 1997.
Codorus 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
Codorus has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Codorus was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 8, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17311 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Codorus, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Codorus (ZIP 17311) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
Codorus has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17311 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.5M in property damage in the Codorus, PA area (ZIP 17311). 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 →