Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 18347 in Pocono Lake, PA. These include 21 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (21 total). 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.
Pocono Lake has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
Pocono Lake has experienced 5 floods 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 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 Aug 22, 2021.
Pocono Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Pocono Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Pocono Lake 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocono Lake 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 18347 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocono Lake, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Pocono Lake (ZIP 18347) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Pocono Lake has 3 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18347 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 $45.1M in property damage in the Pocono Lake, PA area (ZIP 18347). 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 →