Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 17502 in Bainbridge, PA. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Bainbridge has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $727.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2012.
Bainbridge has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2010.
Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17502 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 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 Bainbridge, PA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Bainbridge (ZIP 17502) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2010.
Bainbridge has 5 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 $727.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17502 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 $25.8M in property damage in the Bainbridge, PA area (ZIP 17502). 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 →