Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 17313 in Yoe, PA. These include 32 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Yoe has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Yoe has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
Yoe has experienced 4 blizzards on record. 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.
Yoe 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yoe was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 29, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 25, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17313 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yoe, PA, with 32 events documented.
Yoe has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17313 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 $29M in property damage in the Yoe, PA area (ZIP 17313). 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 →