Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Gouldsboro, PA area (ZIP 18424). These include 21 blizzards, 17 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 17 recorded floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Gouldsboro 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 Sep 7, 1998.
Gouldsboro has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Gouldsboro 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 Gouldsboro 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 18424 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gouldsboro, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gouldsboro (ZIP 18424) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Gouldsboro 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 Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18424 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 $45.4M in property damage in the Gouldsboro, PA area (ZIP 18424). 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 →