ZIP code 17934 in Gilberton, PA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 5 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $35K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% 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.
Gilberton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2013.
Gilberton 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 May 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilberton was EF1 Tornado on May 27, 2024, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17934 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilberton, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Gilberton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17934 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2024. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35K in property damage in the Gilberton, PA area (ZIP 17934). 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 →