Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Emmaus, PA area (ZIP 18049). These include 25 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 10 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Emmaus has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Emmaus has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Emmaus has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1995.
Emmaus has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmaus was 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 5, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 5, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18049 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmaus, PA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Emmaus (ZIP 18049) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Emmaus has 6 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18049 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Emmaus, PA area (ZIP 18049). 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 →