ZIP code 18434, covering Jessup, PA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jessup is floods, with 31 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (39%) 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 $52.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% 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.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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.
Jessup 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.
Jessup has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $127.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jessup was Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 9, 2023), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18434 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (17 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jessup, PA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.3M in property damage.
Yes, Jessup (ZIP 18434) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Jessup has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $127.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18434 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 3, 2005. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.1M in property damage in the Jessup, PA area (ZIP 18434). 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 →