Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 17340 in Littlestown, PA. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2001.
Littlestown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Littlestown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littlestown was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 7, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17340 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littlestown, PA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Littlestown has 11 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17340 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 7, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Littlestown, PA area (ZIP 17340). 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 →