New Tripoli, PA (ZIP 18066) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 15 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 10 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (15 total). 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.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
New Tripoli 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.
New Tripoli has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
New Tripoli 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.
New Tripoli has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Tripoli was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $3M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18066 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Tripoli, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, New Tripoli (ZIP 18066) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
New Tripoli has 3 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18066 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.1M in property damage in the New Tripoli, PA area (ZIP 18066). 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 →