Riverside, PA (ZIP 17868) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $144K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2014.
Riverside has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Riverside 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.
Riverside has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverside was EF1 Tornado on Jun 30, 2015, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17868 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, PA, with 9 events documented.
Riverside has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17868 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 2015. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $144K in property damage in the Riverside, PA area (ZIP 17868). 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 →