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PA Natural Disasters

By Cullen Mancino
  • The Great Blizzard of 1888

    The Great Blizzard of 1888

    A historic blizzard that brought heavy snow and extreme cold to the region.
  • The Johnstown Flood

    The Johnstown Flood

    This catastrophic event remains Pennsylvania's worst flood and one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, destroying over 1,600 homes.
  • Hurricane Agnes

    Hurricane Agnes

    This storm caused significant damage and death, with 50 people dying in Pennsylvania alone.
  • Blizzard of 1996

    Blizzard of 1996

    A major winter storm that brought heavy snowfall to Pennsylvania.
  • Tropical Storm Allison

    Tropical Storm Allison

    Caused widespread flooding in the region.
  • Mid-December 2007 North American Winter Storms

    Mid-December 2007 North American Winter Storms

    A major winter weather event that impacted the region.
  • 2011 Groundhog Day Blizzard:

    2011 Groundhog Day Blizzard:

    A significant winter storm that hit the state.
  • Hurricane Irene

    Hurricane Irene

    killing at least 6 people Irene hit PA in a very bad way
  • Tropical Storm Lee

    Tropical Storm Lee

    Followed Hurricane Irene and also caused significant flooding.
  • Hurricane Sandy

    Hurricane Sandy

    A powerful storm that impacted the state.