Port Carbon, PA (ZIP 17965) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $515K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Port Carbon is blizzards, with 5 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Port Carbon has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2011.
Port Carbon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2011.
Port Carbon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Carbon was EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 19, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17965 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Carbon, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Port Carbon has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17965 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 $515K in property damage in the Port Carbon, PA area (ZIP 17965). 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 →