Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 17342 in this area, . These include 17 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
this area 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.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 15, 2024), causing $30K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17342 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 17 events documented.
this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17342 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 $25.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17342). 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 →