Pottsville, PA (ZIP 17901) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $625.5K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Pottsville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Pottsville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
Pottsville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pottsville was EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 19, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17901 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pottsville, PA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Pottsville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17901 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $625.5K in property damage in the Pottsville, PA area (ZIP 17901). 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 →