C Spire Contact - World Culture

Tornado activity: Highspire-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 10% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/14/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the Highspire borough center caused $18 million in damages. On 4/5/1952, a category F3 tornado 18.1 miles away from the borough center injured 4 people ... The spire is covered by 405 square feet of 23-karat gold leaf, and the pyramid is lit from within.

C Spire Contact, At night, the top of the building glows a warm, yellow-orange color, which contrasts with the dark color of the building itself.