Newfoundland, PA (ZIP 18445) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 15 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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.
Newfoundland has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Newfoundland 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.
Newfoundland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Newfoundland has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newfoundland was Flood on Apr 3, 2005, which caused $1M 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 18445 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newfoundland, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Newfoundland (ZIP 18445) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Newfoundland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18445 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 3, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Newfoundland, PA area (ZIP 18445). 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 →