Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the West York, PA area (ZIP 17404). These include 32 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West York is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
West York has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2017.
West York has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1991.
West York 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.
West York 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.
West York has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for West York was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $4.7M 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 17404 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West York, PA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, West York (ZIP 17404) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
West York has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17404 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 $33.2M in property damage in the West York, PA area (ZIP 17404). 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 →