Millerstown, PA (ZIP 17062) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $815K. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Millerstown has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
Millerstown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Millerstown has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Millerstown was EF1 Tornado on Jul 17, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 21, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17062 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Millerstown, PA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Millerstown has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $660K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17062 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $815K in property damage in the Millerstown, PA area (ZIP 17062). 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 →