Rheems, PA (ZIP 17570) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Rheems has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Rheems has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 1976.
Rheems has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 1997.
Rheems has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rheems was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 15, 2024), causing $30K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17570 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rheems, PA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Rheems (ZIP 17570) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Rheems has 3 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17570 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.1M in property damage in the Rheems, PA area (ZIP 17570). 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 →