ZIP code 18428, covering Hawley, PA, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (54%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
Hawley has experienced 8 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Hawley has experienced 7 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Hawley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawley was Flash Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18428 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (26 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawley, PA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Hawley (ZIP 18428) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2025.
Hawley has 8 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18428 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 3, 2005. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Hawley, PA area (ZIP 18428). 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 →