Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 17768 in Shunk, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $378K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2020.
Shunk has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
Shunk has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
Shunk 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
Shunk has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shunk was EF1 Tornado on Jul 1, 1999, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17768 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shunk, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Shunk (ZIP 17768) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
Shunk has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $245K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17768 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 1, 1999. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $378K in property damage in the Shunk, PA area (ZIP 17768). 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 →