Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 17865 in Potts Grove, PA. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $310K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Potts Grove has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2025.
Potts Grove has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Potts Grove has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Potts Grove has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Potts Grove was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 14, 2019, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17865 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Potts Grove, PA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Potts Grove (ZIP 17865) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Potts Grove has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17865 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 14, 2019. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $310K in property damage in the Potts Grove, PA area (ZIP 17865). 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 →