Montgomery, PA (ZIP 17752) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (63% 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Montgomery has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $143K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Montgomery has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $50.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Montgomery has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery 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 17752 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, PA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 17752) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Montgomery has 6 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 $50.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17752 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 $51.2M in property damage in the Montgomery, PA area (ZIP 17752). 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 →