Columbia, PA (ZIP 17512) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Columbia is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 64% 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.
Columbia has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Columbia has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2025.
Columbia has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Columbia has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2005.
Columbia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia was EF1 Tornado on Sep 29, 2015, which caused $4M 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 17512 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, PA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 17512) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2005.
Columbia 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17512 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 2015. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Columbia, PA area (ZIP 17512). 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 →