Gilbert, PA (ZIP 18331) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 21 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gilbert is blizzards, with 21 recorded events making up 70% 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.
Gilbert has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Gilbert has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2004.
Gilbert 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.
Gilbert has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 8, 1996.
Gilbert has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbert was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18331 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbert, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gilbert (ZIP 18331) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2004.
Gilbert has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 8, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18331 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 $45.5M in property damage in the Gilbert, PA area (ZIP 18331). 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 →