Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 18091 in Wind Gap, PA. These include 17 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (35% 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 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2014.
Wind Gap has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $68.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Wind Gap has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $497.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2025.
Wind Gap 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.
Wind Gap 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wind Gap was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18091 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wind Gap, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wind Gap (ZIP 18091) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Wind Gap has 6 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 $497.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18091 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 $72.1M in property damage in the Wind Gap, PA area (ZIP 18091). 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 →