Zcta 18045, PA (ZIP 18045) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $99.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (93%) 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 $95.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Zcta 18045 has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 1983.
Zcta 18045 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 18045 has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 18045 was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $40M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18045 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 18045, PA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 18045 (ZIP 18045) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Zcta 18045 has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18045 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $99.4M in property damage in the Zcta 18045, PA area (ZIP 18045). 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 →