Summit Hill, PA (ZIP 18250) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (43% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Summit Hill has experienced 3 floods 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 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.
Summit Hill 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.
Summit Hill 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 Summit Hill 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 18250 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summit Hill, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Summit Hill (ZIP 18250) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18250 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 $14.2M in property damage in the Summit Hill, PA area (ZIP 18250). 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 →