Snyder County, Pennsylvania
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 42109 · population 39,723 · 329 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 310 records for Snyder County, Pennsylvania from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 245 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (146 records). The deadliest single record is the January 19, 1996 flash flood: 1 death. FEMA has issued 17 declarations naming the county since 1972, 15 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Hurricane Sandy” on October 29, 2012.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 310on 245 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 18 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $23Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 10strongest F2
- FEMA declarations
- 17latest 2020
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Snyder County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 146 since 1973. 49% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1973 fell in June and July. The rank column places the county among Pennsylvania's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 146 | 108 | 1973-2026 | 0 | 1 | $507K | 27 of 67 |
| Winter storms | 67 | 67 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 0 | $7K | 16 of 67 |
| Floods | 35 | 30 | 1996-2024 | 1 | 0 | $550K | 31 of 67 |
| Hail | 26 | 21 | 1977-2023 | 0 | 0 | $9K | 36 of 67 |
| High wind and dust storms | 10 | 10 | 1997-2019 | 0 | 0 | $24K | 42 of 67 |
| Tornadoes | 10 | 9 | 1957-2021 | 0 | 7 | $22M | 22 of 67 |
| Heat | 6 | 6 | 2006-2025 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 of 67 |
| Extreme cold | 5 | 4 | 2007-2025 | 0 | 0 | – | 45 of 67 |
| Drought | 4 | 4 | 1997-1999 | 0 | 0 | – | 24 of 67 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 1 | 1 | 2003-2003 | 0 | 0 | – | 10 of 67 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Snyder County had?
NOAA records 10 tornadoes in Snyder County from 1957 to 2021, the strongest rated F2, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded in the county. That is 22nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties by days with tornadoes per 1,000 square miles since 1950. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 10 tornadoes whose track touched Snyder County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 10, the same count); along their whole tracks they killed 0 people.
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Pennsylvania.
Every tornado record filed for Snyder County (10)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-08 | Verdilla, Snyder County | EF0 1.45 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $22K |
| 2021-09-08 | Middleburg, Snyder County | EF1 0.73 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2021-08-18 | Kreamer, Snyder County | EF0 0.45 mi x 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $4K |
| 2015-07-09 | Selinsgrove, Snyder County | EF0 0.96 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| 1994-06-06 | Kantz, Snyder County | F1 2 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $20M |
| 1993-04-16 | Troxelville, Snyder County | F0 0.2 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $102K |
| 1992-07-17 | Snyder County | F1 4.5 mi x 73 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K step |
| 1980-04-09 | Snyder County | F2 | 0 | 0 | $250K step |
| 1978-08-28 | Snyder County | F2 3.3 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K step |
| 1957-09-15 | Snyder County | F0 | 0 | 2 | $25K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Snyder County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the June 11, 2026 thunderstorm wind ($1,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Thunderstorm WindShamokin Dam, Snyder County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-02-22 | Winter WeatherSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-25 | Heavy SnowSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-01 | Winter WeatherSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-30 | HeatSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-25 | HeatSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-25 | Thunderstorm WindKissimmee, Snyder County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| 2025-06-23 | Excessive HeatSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-04-29 | Thunderstorm WindHummels Wharf, Snyder County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| 2025-04-29 | Thunderstorm WindBeavertown, Snyder County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| 2025-01-21 | Cold/Wind ChillSnyder County · forecast zone Snyder | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2021-09-08 | TornadoVerdilla, Snyder County | EF0 1.45 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $22K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-19 | Flash FloodCountywide, Snyder County One death occurred in Snyder County. A 75 year old man refused to abandon his home during evacuation of people near Selinsgrove. He later attempted to leave by auto and was swept away. | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 1992-07-17 | TornadoSnyder County | F1 4.5 mi x 73 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K step |
| 1957-09-15 | TornadoSnyder County | F0 | 0 | 2 | $25K step |
| 2020-08-27 | Thunderstorm WindKratzerville, Snyder County A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a camper at Little Mexico Campground. One person received a head injury. | 52 kt wind | 0 | 1 | $1K |
| 1978-08-28 | TornadoSnyder County | F2 3.3 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-06 | TornadoKantz, Snyder County | F1 2 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $20M |
| 2011-09-07 | FloodKratzerville, Snyder County | 0 | 0 | $302K | |
| 1993-04-16 | TornadoTroxelville, Snyder County | F0 0.2 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $102K |
| 2017-08-04 | Thunderstorm WindDundore, Snyder County | 78 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $66K |
| 2015-07-09 | TornadoSelinsgrove, Snyder County | EF0 0.96 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| 2021-09-08 | TornadoVerdilla, Snyder County | EF0 1.45 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $22K |
| 2015-06-30 | Thunderstorm WindBenfer, Snyder County | 75 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $6K |
| 2015-06-30 | Thunderstorm WindKissimmee, Snyder County | 65 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $5K |
Before 1993 NOAA filed damage by category, not amount, so the list above starts in 1993. The highest category filed here before then (entered as $250K, in the dollars of the day) holds: July 17, 1992 (tornado, Snyder County); April 9, 1980 (tornado, Snyder County).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Snyder County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 39 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 13 | 26 | 15 | 13 |
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 14 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Hail | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| High wind and dust storms | – | – | – | – | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tornadoes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
49% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1973 fell in June and July. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 22 · Feb 28 · Mar 23 · Apr 21 · May 25 · Jun 58 · Jul 38 · Aug 25 · Sep 35 · Oct 9 · Nov 7 · Dec 19 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Snyder County
FEMA's register lists 17 declarations that include Snyder County: 11 major disasters, 6 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for flood (7) and hurricane (3).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-30 | DR-4506 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3441 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2012-10-29 | EM-3356 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2011-09-12 | DR-4030 | Flood | Tropical Storm Lee |
| 2011-09-08 | EM-3340 | Flood | Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee |
| 2005-09-10 | EM-3235 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina |
| 2004-09-19 | DR-1555 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
| 2004-09-19 | DR-1557 | Hurricane | Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 2003-03-14 | EM-3180 | Severe Storm | Snow |
| 1999-09-22 | DR-1298 | Flood | Tropical Depression Dennis Pa |
| 1996-01-21 | DR-1093 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 1996-01-13 | DR-1085 | Snowstorm | Blizzard of 96 |
| 1994-03-10 | DR-1015 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 1993-03-16 | EM-3105 | Snowstorm | Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm |
| 1976-10-20 | DR-523 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 1975-09-26 | DR-485 | Flood | Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding |
| 1972-06-23 | DR-340 | Flood | Tropical Storm Agnes |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Snyder County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 35 flood or flash flood records for Snyder County from 1996 to 2024, on 30 days, with 1 death. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Snyder County ranks 350th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
| Storm | Began | Records | Deaths in the county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Lee | 2011-09-07 | 1 | 0 |
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $12.4 million on 904 claims filed in Snyder County; the most in one year was 227 in 1996. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1978: 20 · 1979: 53 · 1980: 1 · 1981: 11 · 1983: 1 · 1984: 40 · 1986: 1 · 1988: 4 · 1990: 1 · 1993: 25 · 1994: 1 · 1996: 227 · 1998: 1 · 1999: 58 · 2003: 2 · 2004: 211 · 2005: 11 · 2006: 12 · 2008: 6 · 2010: 4 · 2011: 199 · 2012: 1 · 2014: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2018: 6 · 2019: 2 · 2021: 1; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Snyder County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Snyder County Relatively Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $15.0 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | $175K | 13 a year (modeled) |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | $703K | 3.4 a year (modeled) |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | $10K | once in about 3 years (modeled) |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | $1.1M | once in about 16 years (modeled) |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $11M | 1 a year (modeled) |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | $225K | 2.8 modeled event-days a year |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | $136K | 34 a year (modeled) |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | $620K | once in about 8 years (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Snyder County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
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- Download Snyder County's FEMA declarations (CSV)17 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis