Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Hellertown, PA area (ZIP 18055). These include 27 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (27 total). 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 23% 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (94%) 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 $111.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Hellertown has experienced 5 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.
Hellertown 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.
Hellertown 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 Hellertown 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 Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($12.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18055 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (5 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 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hellertown, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Hellertown (ZIP 18055) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $111.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Hellertown has 5 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 18055 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 $116.9M in property damage in the Hellertown, PA area (ZIP 18055). 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 →