Friedensburg, PA (ZIP 17933) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 blizzards, 2 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $285.5K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (5 total). 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.
Friedensburg has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2011.
Friedensburg has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friedensburg was EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17933 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friedensburg, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Friedensburg has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17933 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 $285.5K in property damage in the Friedensburg, PA area (ZIP 17933). 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 →