Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 17344 in Mc Sherrystown, PA. These include 21 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Sherrystown is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Mc Sherrystown has experienced 4 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2001.
Mc Sherrystown 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.
Mc Sherrystown has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Mc Sherrystown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Sherrystown was EF3 Tornado on Apr 5, 1952, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 24, 2001), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17344 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Sherrystown, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Mc Sherrystown (ZIP 17344) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Mc Sherrystown has 4 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17344 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1952. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Mc Sherrystown, PA area (ZIP 17344). 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 →