Westport, PA (ZIP 17778) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 1 blizzard, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.5M.
With 7 recorded incidents (64% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Westport has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Westport has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Westport has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 1999.
Westport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westport was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17778 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westport, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75.3M in property damage.
Yes, Westport (ZIP 17778) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Westport has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17778 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75.5M in property damage in the Westport, PA area (ZIP 17778). 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 →