Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 17872 in Excelsior, PA. These include 19 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $181.5K.
With 19 recorded incidents (70% 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.
Excelsior has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Excelsior has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2016.
Excelsior 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 Excelsior 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 17872 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Excelsior, PA, with 19 events documented.
Excelsior has 3 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17872 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 $181.5K in property damage in the Excelsior, PA area (ZIP 17872). 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 →