Ronks, PA (ZIP 17572) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Ronks has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Ronks 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.
Ronks 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.
Ronks has experienced 2 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.
Ronks 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ronks 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 17572 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ronks, PA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Ronks (ZIP 17572) 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.
Ronks has 5 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 $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17572 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Ronks, PA area (ZIP 17572). 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 →