ZIP code 18101, covering Allentown, PA, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 10 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Allentown 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.
Allentown 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Allentown has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Allentown has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Allentown was 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 7, 1996), causing $2.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 6, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18101 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allentown, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.
Yes, Allentown (ZIP 18101) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Allentown has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18101 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Allentown, PA area (ZIP 18101). 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 →