Paxtonville, PA (ZIP 17861) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $254K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Paxtonville is hailstorms, with 3 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Paxtonville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2021.
Paxtonville 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.
Paxtonville has experienced 1 severe wind event 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxtonville 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 17861 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxtonville, PA, with 3 events documented.
Paxtonville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17861 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 $254K in property damage in the Paxtonville, PA area (ZIP 17861). 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 →