New Oxford, PA (ZIP 17350) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Oxford is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 62% 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 Apr 15, 2024.
New Oxford has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
New Oxford has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
New Oxford 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.
New Oxford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Oxford was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17350 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Oxford, PA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, New Oxford (ZIP 17350) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $324K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
New Oxford has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17350 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the New Oxford, PA area (ZIP 17350). 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 →