Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 17827 in Freeburg, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M.
With 7 recorded incidents (58% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Freeburg has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2021.
Freeburg 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2017.
Freeburg 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 Freeburg was EF1 Tornado on Jun 6, 1994, which caused $10M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17827 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freeburg, PA, with 7 events documented.
Freeburg has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17827 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1994. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Freeburg, PA area (ZIP 17827). 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 →