Conestoga, PA (ZIP 17516) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Conestoga has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Conestoga has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 1984.
Conestoga has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2004.
Conestoga 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.
Conestoga 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Conestoga was EF2 Tornado on Jun 15, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 29, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Oct 8, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17516 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Conestoga, PA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Conestoga (ZIP 17516) 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.
Conestoga has 4 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17516 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1989. 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Conestoga, PA area (ZIP 17516). 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 →