Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 17368 in Wrightsville, PA. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wrightsville is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Wrightsville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Wrightsville 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.
Wrightsville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Wrightsville 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.
Wrightsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 6, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wrightsville was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 15, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 29, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17368 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wrightsville, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Wrightsville has 8 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17368 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 $30.8M in property damage in the Wrightsville, PA area (ZIP 17368). 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 →