Rock Glen, PA (ZIP 18246) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 blizzards, 1 hailstorm, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $120K.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (2 total). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Rock Glen has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2010.
Rock Glen has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Rock Glen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 13, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Glen was EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18246 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Glen, PA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Rock Glen has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18246 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120K in property damage in the Rock Glen, PA area (ZIP 18246). 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 →