Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 18617 in Glen Lyon, PA. These include 17 blizzards, 17 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glen Lyon is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $767K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Glen Lyon has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Glen Lyon has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Glen Lyon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Glen Lyon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Lyon was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 1, 2006), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18617 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Lyon, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $767K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Lyon (ZIP 18617) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Glen Lyon has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18617 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Glen Lyon, PA area (ZIP 18617). 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 →