Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 18356 in Shawnee On Delaw, PA. These include 21 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% 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.
Shawnee On Delaw has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. 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.
Shawnee On Delaw 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.
Shawnee On Delaw 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.
Shawnee On Delaw 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
Shawnee On Delaw has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shawnee On Delaw 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 18356 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shawnee On Delaw, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Shawnee On Delaw (ZIP 18356) 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.
Shawnee On Delaw 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18356 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 $47.6M in property damage in the Shawnee On Delaw, PA area (ZIP 18356). 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 →