Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Zcta 18040, PA area (ZIP 18040). These include 26 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
Zcta 18040 has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $44.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Zcta 18040 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.
Zcta 18040 has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $47.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2025.
Zcta 18040 has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 18040 was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages. 77 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18040 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 18040, PA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 18040 (ZIP 18040) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Zcta 18040 has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $47.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18040 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 $47.4M in property damage in the Zcta 18040, PA area (ZIP 18040). 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 →