ZIP code 18407, covering Simpson, PA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M.
With 20 recorded incidents (32% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $647K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2014.
Simpson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Simpson 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.
Simpson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Simpson was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 3, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18407 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Simpson, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Simpson (ZIP 18407) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2025.
Simpson has 2 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18407 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Simpson, PA area (ZIP 18407). 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 →