Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Mount Wolf, PA area (ZIP 17347). These include 33 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Wolf is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Mount Wolf has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $132K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2017.
Mount Wolf has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Mount Wolf 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.
Mount Wolf has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2010.
Mount Wolf 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Wolf was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 29, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17347 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Wolf, PA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Wolf (ZIP 17347) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2010.
Mount Wolf has 7 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17347 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 $28.7M in property damage in the Mount Wolf, PA area (ZIP 17347). 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 →