Orwigsburg, PA (ZIP 17961) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orwigsburg is tornadoes, with 7 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2021.
Orwigsburg has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2009.
Orwigsburg 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.
Orwigsburg has experienced 4 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.
Orwigsburg has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orwigsburg was EF1 Tornado on Jul 9, 2015, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17961 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orwigsburg, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Orwigsburg (ZIP 17961) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2011.
Orwigsburg has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17961 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 9, 2015. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Orwigsburg, PA area (ZIP 17961). 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 →