Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 17353 in Orrtanna, PA. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $79.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Orrtanna is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Orrtanna has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
Orrtanna 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.
Orrtanna 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 Aug 12, 2010.
Orrtanna has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orrtanna was EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1976, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17353 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orrtanna, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Orrtanna (ZIP 17353) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2010.
Orrtanna 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17353 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 21, 1976. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $79.5K in property damage in the Orrtanna, PA area (ZIP 17353). 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 →