Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 16853 in Milesburg, PA. These include 8 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Milesburg is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Milesburg has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2019.
Milesburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milesburg was Ice Storm on Oct 29, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 16, 2025), causing $140K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16853 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milesburg, PA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16853 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Oct 29, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Milesburg, PA area (ZIP 16853). 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 →