ZIP code 18431, covering Honesdale, PA, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 blizzards, 27 floods, and 26 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M.
With 27 recorded incidents (28% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (26%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (33%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Honesdale has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
Honesdale has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Honesdale 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 Honesdale was Flash Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18431 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), floods (27 events), hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Honesdale, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Honesdale (ZIP 18431) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Honesdale has 8 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18431 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Honesdale, PA area (ZIP 18431). 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 →