Ringtown, PA (ZIP 17967) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Ringtown 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.
Ringtown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
Ringtown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringtown was EF2 Tornado on Jul 15, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17967 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringtown, PA, with 7 events documented.
Ringtown 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17967 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Ringtown, PA area (ZIP 17967). 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 →