New Freedom, PA (ZIP 17349) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
New Freedom 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.
New Freedom has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
New Freedom has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
New Freedom 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.
New Freedom has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Freedom was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2009), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17349 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Freedom, PA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, New Freedom (ZIP 17349) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2009.
New Freedom has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17349 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 $25.4M in property damage in the New Freedom, PA area (ZIP 17349). 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 →