Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 17355 in Railroad, PA. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Railroad 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.
Railroad has experienced 2 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.
Railroad 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 Railroad was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17355 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Railroad, PA, with 8 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17355 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 $25.2M in property damage in the Railroad, PA area (ZIP 17355). 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 →