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18337 Milford, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Milford, PA (18337)

Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Milford, PA area (ZIP 18337). These include 27 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Milford is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2020.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2011.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Milford 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Milford has experienced 1 tornado 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.

🔥 Wildfires

Milford has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Milford was Flash Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $1M 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Milford, PA (18337)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18337 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18337?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milford, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18337 (Milford) prone to flooding?

Yes, Milford (ZIP 18337) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2011.

Has Milford (18337) ever been hit by a tornado?

Milford has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.

What was the worst natural disaster in Milford, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18337 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 3, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18337?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Milford, PA area (ZIP 18337). 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 →

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