Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 17740 in Salladasburg, PA. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Salladasburg has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $27.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Salladasburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2012.
Salladasburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salladasburg 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 (Jul 29, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17740 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salladasburg, PA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Salladasburg (ZIP 17740) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2012.
Salladasburg has 9 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 $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17740 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 $28.6M in property damage in the Salladasburg, PA area (ZIP 17740). 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 →