Middleburg, PA (ZIP 17842) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Middleburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Middleburg 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2017.
Middleburg has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Middleburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middleburg was EF1 Tornado on Jun 6, 1994, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 17, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17842 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middleburg, PA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Middleburg (ZIP 17842) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Middleburg 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17842 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1994. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Middleburg, PA area (ZIP 17842). 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 →