Paxinos, PA (ZIP 17860) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $244K.
With 11 recorded incidents (55% 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.
Paxinos has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Paxinos has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Paxinos has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxinos was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 28, 2016, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17860 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxinos, PA, with 11 events documented.
Paxinos has 4 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17860 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 28, 2016. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $244K in property damage in the Paxinos, PA area (ZIP 17860). 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 →