Muir, PA (ZIP 17957) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Muir is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Muir 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.
Muir has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muir was EF1 Tornado on Nov 10, 1975, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17957 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muir, PA, with 5 events documented.
Muir has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17957 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 1975. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5K in property damage in the Muir, PA area (ZIP 17957). 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 →