Tuscarora, PA (ZIP 17982) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 blizzards, 2 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (56% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Tuscarora 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.
Tuscarora has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2000.
Tuscarora has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tuscarora was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 23, 2011, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17982 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tuscarora, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Tuscarora 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 17982 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 23, 2011. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Tuscarora, PA area (ZIP 17982). 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 →