Beavertown, PA (ZIP 17813) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $324K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Beavertown is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Beavertown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Beavertown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Beavertown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beavertown was EF1 Tornado on Jul 17, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17813 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beavertown, PA, with 7 events documented.
Beavertown has 3 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 $315K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17813 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $324K in property damage in the Beavertown, PA area (ZIP 17813). 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 →