East Berlin, PA (ZIP 17316) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 20 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
East Berlin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
East Berlin has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
East Berlin 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.
East Berlin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
East Berlin has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Berlin was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17316 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Berlin, PA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, East Berlin (ZIP 17316) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
East Berlin has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17316 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the East Berlin, PA area (ZIP 17316). 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 →