Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 17579 in Strasburg, PA. These include 18 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. 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 (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Strasburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2004.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 16, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strasburg 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 17579 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strasburg, PA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Strasburg (ZIP 17579) 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.
Strasburg has 4 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17579 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Strasburg, PA area (ZIP 17579). 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 →