Sugarloaf, PA (ZIP 18249) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 17 blizzards, 13 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (33% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Sugarloaf has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Sugarloaf has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Sugarloaf 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.
Sugarloaf has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 27, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sugarloaf was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18249 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sugarloaf, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $767K in property damage.
Yes, Sugarloaf (ZIP 18249) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Sugarloaf has 9 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18249 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 $8.7M in property damage in the Sugarloaf, PA area (ZIP 18249). 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 →