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17606 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (17606)

ZIP code 17606, covering this area, , has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (31 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2010.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2009.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌊 Floods

this area 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 14, 1997.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 29, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 29, 2009), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Oct 8, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (17606)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17606 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 17606?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 31 events documented.

Is ZIP code 17606 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 17606) 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.

Has this area (17606) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2009.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17606 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 29, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 17606?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17606). 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 →

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