Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 17517 in Denver, PA. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Denver has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Denver has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Denver has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Denver 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.
Denver has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Oct 4, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denver was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 25, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17517 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, PA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 17517) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Denver has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17517 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 25, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Denver, PA area (ZIP 17517). 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 →