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18014 Bath, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bath, PA (18014)

ZIP code 18014, covering Bath, PA, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Bath is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2015.

🌊 Floods

There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $94.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Bath has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Bath has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Apr 26, 2009.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bath was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021 also caused significant damage ($25M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bath, PA (18014)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18014 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18014?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bath, PA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18014 (Bath) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bath (ZIP 18014) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $94.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

Has Bath (18014) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bath has 11 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 $27.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bath, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18014 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18014?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125.7M in property damage in the Bath, PA area (ZIP 18014). 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 →

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