ZIP code 17543, covering Brunnerville, PA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (58 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Brunnerville has experienced 4 floods 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 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 Dec 18, 2023.
Brunnerville 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.
Brunnerville has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brunnerville was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 25, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 29, 2015), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 11, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17543 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brunnerville, PA, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Brunnerville (ZIP 17543) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Brunnerville has 12 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17543 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 $16M in property damage in the Brunnerville, PA area (ZIP 17543). 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 →