Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 17566 in Quarryville, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Quarryville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Quarryville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $42.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Quarryville 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.
Quarryville 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.
Quarryville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 19, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quarryville was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $41M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 19, 2012), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Oct 8, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17566 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quarryville, PA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Quarryville (ZIP 17566) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Quarryville has 6 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17566 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $41M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.7M in property damage in the Quarryville, PA area (ZIP 17566). 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 →