ZIP code 17862 in Penns Creek, PA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $101K.
With 3 recorded incidents (43% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Penns Creek has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Penns Creek has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penns Creek was EF1 Tornado on Jul 2, 2023, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17862 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penns Creek, PA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Penns Creek has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $95K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17862 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 2023. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $101K in property damage in the Penns Creek, PA area (ZIP 17862). 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 →