Dewart, PA (ZIP 17730) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $50M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dewart is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Dewart has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1998.
Dewart has experienced 2 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2025.
Dewart 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Dewart has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dewart was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17730 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewart, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Dewart (ZIP 17730) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Dewart has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17730 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50M in property damage in the Dewart, PA area (ZIP 17730). 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 →