Holtwood, PA (ZIP 17532) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Holtwood is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Holtwood 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.
Holtwood has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 1984.
Holtwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2010.
Holtwood 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.
Holtwood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 19, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holtwood was EF1 Tornado on Oct 19, 2012, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17532 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holtwood, PA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Holtwood (ZIP 17532) 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.
Holtwood 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 19, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17532 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 19, 2012. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Holtwood, PA area (ZIP 17532). 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 →