Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 17067 in Myerstown, PA. These include 24 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 78 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Myerstown is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Myerstown has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Myerstown has experienced 4 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 $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Myerstown has experienced 3 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2025.
Myerstown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 12, 1964.
Myerstown has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Myerstown was EF3 Tornado on Jun 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 6, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17067 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myerstown, PA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Myerstown (ZIP 17067) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2011.
Myerstown has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17067 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Myerstown, PA area (ZIP 17067). 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 →