Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 18077 in Riegelsville, PA. These include 17 blizzards, 16 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
Riegelsville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $116.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Riegelsville 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.
Riegelsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 5, 2016.
Riegelsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riegelsville 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 18077 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riegelsville, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Riegelsville (ZIP 18077) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18077 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 $119.9M in property damage in the Riegelsville, PA area (ZIP 18077). 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 →