Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 18240 in Nesquehoning, PA. These include 25 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 32% 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.
Nesquehoning has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2012.
Nesquehoning 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.
Nesquehoning has experienced 1 tornado 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.
Nesquehoning has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nesquehoning was Winter Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18240 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nesquehoning, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, Nesquehoning (ZIP 18240) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2012.
Nesquehoning has 1 recorded tornado event 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 18240 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 $17.4M in property damage in the Nesquehoning, PA area (ZIP 18240). 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 →