Jim Thorpe, PA (ZIP 18229) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jim Thorpe is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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.
Jim Thorpe 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.
Jim Thorpe has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Jim Thorpe has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Jim Thorpe has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jim Thorpe 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. Heavy Snow on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18229 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (16 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jim Thorpe, PA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, Jim Thorpe (ZIP 18229) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Jim Thorpe has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18229 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Jim Thorpe, PA area (ZIP 18229). 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 →