Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 18248 in Sheppton, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sheppton is blizzards, with 5 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Sheppton has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Sheppton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2011.
Sheppton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheppton was EF2 Tornado on Jul 15, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18248 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheppton, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Sheppton (ZIP 18248) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2011.
Sheppton 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 18248 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Sheppton, PA area (ZIP 18248). 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 →