Smoketown, PA (ZIP 17576) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Smoketown 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.
Smoketown 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.
Smoketown 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.
Smoketown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 1985.
Smoketown 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 Smoketown was Flood on Oct 8, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 30, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17576 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smoketown, PA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Smoketown (ZIP 17576) 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.
Smoketown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17576 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Smoketown, PA area (ZIP 17576). 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 →