Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Lake Ariel, PA area (ZIP 18436). These include 42 floods, 39 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 11 (26%) 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 $42.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Lake Ariel 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 $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Lake Ariel has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $777.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Lake Ariel 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 Lake Ariel was Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18436 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Ariel, PA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Ariel (ZIP 18436) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Lake Ariel has 5 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 $777.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18436 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 $44.1M in property damage in the Lake Ariel, PA area (ZIP 18436). 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 →