Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 17980 in Tower City, PA. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $892.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 10 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Tower City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $740K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2009.
Tower City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Tower City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2018.
Tower City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tower City was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17980 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tower City, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Tower City (ZIP 17980) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $740K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2009.
Tower City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17980 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $892.5K in property damage in the Tower City, PA area (ZIP 17980). 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 →