Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 17951 in Mar Lin, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $535K. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mar Lin is blizzards, with 5 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Mar Lin has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2011.
Mar Lin has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mar Lin was EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 19, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17951 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mar Lin, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Mar Lin has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17951 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $535K in property damage in the Mar Lin, PA area (ZIP 17951). 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 →