Stroudsburg, PA (ZIP 18360) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $74M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stroudsburg is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. 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.
Stroudsburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $58.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Stroudsburg has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2025.
Stroudsburg 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.
Stroudsburg has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stroudsburg was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18360 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stroudsburg, PA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Stroudsburg (ZIP 18360) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Stroudsburg has 6 recorded tornado events 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18360 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74M in property damage in the Stroudsburg, PA area (ZIP 18360). 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 →