Stockertown, PA (ZIP 18083) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 17 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stockertown is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2019.
Stockertown has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $43.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Stockertown 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.
Stockertown 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.
Stockertown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stockertown was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages. 77 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18083 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockertown, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Stockertown (ZIP 18083) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Stockertown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18083 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.6M in property damage in the Stockertown, PA area (ZIP 18083). 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 →