Bethlehem, PA (ZIP 18018) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $44.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Bethlehem has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M 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 Jun 30, 2015.
Bethlehem has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Bethlehem 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethlehem was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 6, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18018 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 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.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethlehem, PA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.
Yes, Bethlehem (ZIP 18018) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Bethlehem has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18018 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.4M in property damage in the Bethlehem, PA area (ZIP 18018). 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 →