Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 17748 in Mc Elhattan, PA. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Elhattan is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Mc Elhattan has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 1997.
Mc Elhattan 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Mc Elhattan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Elhattan was EF3 Tornado on Jul 29, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17748 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Elhattan, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5K in property damage.
Yes, Mc Elhattan (ZIP 17748) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Mc Elhattan 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17748 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 29, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Mc Elhattan, PA area (ZIP 17748). 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 →