Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 17847 in Milton, PA. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Milton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $965K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Milton 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 $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2025.
Milton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 14, 2019), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17847 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, PA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 17847) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $965K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Milton has 12 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 $760K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17847 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Milton, PA area (ZIP 17847). 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 →