Markleton, PA (ZIP 15551) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 blizzards, 2 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $64K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (5 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2025.
Markleton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Markleton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Markleton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Markleton was Ice Storm on Feb 8, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15551 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Markleton, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Markleton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15551 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 8, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64K in property damage in the Markleton, PA area (ZIP 15551). 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 →