Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 17407 in Jacobus, PA. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jacobus is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Jacobus has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2017.
Jacobus 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.
Jacobus has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
Jacobus 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 Jacobus was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 25, 2017), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17407 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacobus, PA, with 23 events documented.
Jacobus has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17407 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 $26.1M in property damage in the Jacobus, PA area (ZIP 17407). 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 →