Bushkill, PA (ZIP 18324) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 14 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Bushkill is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2012.
Bushkill has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Bushkill 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bushkill was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $12.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18324 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bushkill, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Bushkill (ZIP 18324) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18324 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Bushkill, PA area (ZIP 18324). 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 →