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17876 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (17876)

Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 17876 in this area, . These include 10 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $474K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2011.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2016.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $230K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (17876)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17876 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 17876?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 10 events documented.

Is ZIP code 17876 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 17876) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.

Has this area (17876) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 4 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 $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17876 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $230K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 17876?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $474K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 17876). 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 →

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