Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 17535 in Kinzers, PA. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kinzers is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Kinzers has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Kinzers 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.
Kinzers 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.
Kinzers 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.
Kinzers has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 13, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kinzers was EF2 Tornado on Feb 24, 2016, which caused $8M 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 17535 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kinzers, PA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Kinzers (ZIP 17535) 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.
Kinzers 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17535 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2016. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Kinzers, PA area (ZIP 17535). 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 →