York Springs, PA (ZIP 17372) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
York Springs has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 1998.
York Springs has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $69K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
York Springs 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.
York Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for York Springs was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17372 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in York Springs, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, York Springs (ZIP 17372) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $69K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
York Springs 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17372 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the York Springs, PA area (ZIP 17372). 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 →