West Hazleton, PA (ZIP 18201) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2014.
West Hazleton has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
West Hazleton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
West Hazleton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
West Hazleton has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2008.
West Hazleton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 27, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Hazleton was Winter Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 15, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18201 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Hazleton, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, West Hazleton (ZIP 18201) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
West Hazleton has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18201 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the West Hazleton, PA area (ZIP 18201). 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 →