Bowmanstown, PA (ZIP 18030) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2014.
Bowmanstown has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Bowmanstown has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2008.
Bowmanstown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Bowmanstown has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bowmanstown has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowmanstown was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18030 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowmanstown, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bowmanstown (ZIP 18030) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bowmanstown has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18030 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.6M in property damage in the Bowmanstown, PA area (ZIP 18030). 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 →