Dalton, PA (ZIP 18414) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 floods, 17 blizzards, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dalton is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (38%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Dalton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Dalton 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.
Dalton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalton was Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2023, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18414 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalton, PA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Dalton (ZIP 18414) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Dalton 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18414 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2023. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Dalton, PA area (ZIP 18414). 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 →