Zion Grove, PA (ZIP 17985) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $170K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2014.
Zion Grove has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
Zion Grove has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Zion Grove has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 13, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zion Grove was EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17985 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 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 Zion Grove, PA, with 5 events documented.
Zion Grove 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 $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17985 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $170K in property damage in the Zion Grove, PA area (ZIP 17985). 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 →