Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 17920 in Aristes, PA. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $45K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Aristes 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.
Aristes has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1981.
Aristes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aristes was EF2 Tornado on Jul 26, 1981, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17920 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aristes, PA, with 9 events documented.
Aristes has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17920 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 26, 1981. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45K in property damage in the Aristes, PA area (ZIP 17920). 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 →