Tamaqua, PA (ZIP 18252) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (57% 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Tamaqua has experienced 5 blizzards on record. 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.
Tamaqua has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2011.
Tamaqua 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2012.
Tamaqua has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tamaqua was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 15, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18252 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tamaqua, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Tamaqua (ZIP 18252) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2012.
Tamaqua has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18252 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Tamaqua, PA area (ZIP 18252). 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 →