Stewartstown, PA (ZIP 17363) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Stewartstown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Stewartstown 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.
Stewartstown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Stewartstown 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 Stewartstown was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 28, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17363 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 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 Stewartstown, PA, with 22 events documented.
Stewartstown has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17363 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 $26.2M in property damage in the Stewartstown, PA area (ZIP 17363). 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 →