Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 17960 in New Ringgold, PA. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Ringgold is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
New Ringgold 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.
New Ringgold has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
New Ringgold has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2011.
New Ringgold has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Ringgold was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17960 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Ringgold, PA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, New Ringgold (ZIP 17960) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
New Ringgold has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17960 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.1M in property damage in the New Ringgold, PA area (ZIP 17960). 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 →