ZIP code 18059, covering Laurys Station, PA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 10 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.5M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laurys Station is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
Laurys Station 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.
Laurys Station has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $28.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Laurys Station has experienced 6 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 $50.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Laurys Station 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 Laurys Station was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 11, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 11, 1983 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18059 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurys Station, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Laurys Station (ZIP 18059) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Laurys Station has 6 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18059 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 $86.5M in property damage in the Laurys Station, PA area (ZIP 18059). 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 →