Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 18435 in Lackawaxen, PA. These include 15 blizzards, 10 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (15 total). 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.
Lackawaxen has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 3, 2023.
Lackawaxen has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2014.
Lackawaxen has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2010.
Lackawaxen 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.
Lackawaxen has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lackawaxen was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 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 18435 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lackawaxen, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Lackawaxen (ZIP 18435) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Lackawaxen has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18435 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.4M in property damage in the Lackawaxen, PA area (ZIP 18435). 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 →