this area, (ZIP 17323) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 6 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (33% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
this area has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2012.
this area has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2005.
this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17323 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
this area 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17323 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 1992. 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 $7.5M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17323). 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 →