Lattimer Mines, PA (ZIP 18234) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 17 blizzards, 9 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lattimer Mines is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $767K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2025.
Lattimer Mines has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Lattimer Mines 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 Sep 7, 2023.
Lattimer Mines has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $82.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Lattimer Mines has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Lattimer Mines has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 27, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lattimer Mines was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 3, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18234 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lattimer Mines, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $767K in property damage.
Yes, Lattimer Mines (ZIP 18234) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Lattimer Mines 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 $82.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18234 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Lattimer Mines, PA area (ZIP 18234). 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 →