Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 18301 in East Stroudsburg, PA. These include 21 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for East Stroudsburg is blizzards, with 21 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2014.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
East Stroudsburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $46.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
East Stroudsburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2009.
East Stroudsburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2013.
East Stroudsburg has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Stroudsburg was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $12.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18301 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Stroudsburg, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, East Stroudsburg (ZIP 18301) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
East Stroudsburg has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18301 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62M in property damage in the East Stroudsburg, PA area (ZIP 18301). 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 →