Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 18437 in Lake Como, PA. These include 13 floods, 5 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Como is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $777K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Lake Como has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2004.
Lake Como has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2012.
Lake Como 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.
Lake Como has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2002.
Lake Como has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Como was Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2018, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 3, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18437 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Como, PA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $777K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Como (ZIP 18437) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $777K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Lake Como has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18437 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 8, 2018. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Lake Como, PA area (ZIP 18437). 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 →