Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 18231 in Kelayres, PA. These include 16 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% 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.
Kelayres has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Kelayres 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.
Kelayres has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 1992.
Kelayres has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kelayres 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 18231 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelayres, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kelayres (ZIP 18231) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2011.
Kelayres has 3 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 Jul 15, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18231 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 $12.7M in property damage in the Kelayres, PA area (ZIP 18231). 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 →