Hegins, PA (ZIP 17938) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.5K.
With 13 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Hegins has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1953.
Hegins 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.
Hegins has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hegins was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 19, 2013, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17938 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hegins, PA, with 13 events documented.
Hegins has 3 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 $7.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17938 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 19, 2013. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.5K in property damage in the Hegins, PA area (ZIP 17938). 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 →