Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 17362 in Spring Grove, PA. These include 30 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spring Grove is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 63% 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 Mar 16, 2025.
Spring Grove has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Spring Grove 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.
Spring Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2011.
Spring Grove has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
Spring Grove 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 Spring Grove was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M 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 17362 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Grove, PA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Spring Grove (ZIP 17362) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $324K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2011.
Spring Grove has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17362 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 $28.6M in property damage in the Spring Grove, PA area (ZIP 17362). 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 →