Delano, PA (ZIP 18220) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Delano has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Delano has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delano was EF2 Tornado on Jul 15, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18220 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delano, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Delano has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18220 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Delano, PA area (ZIP 18220). 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 →