ZIP code 18446, covering Nicholson, PA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 floods, 17 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Nicholson is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $334K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $929.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Nicholson has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
Nicholson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $422.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Nicholson has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Nicholson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nicholson was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18446 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nicholson, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $334K in property damage.
Yes, Nicholson (ZIP 18446) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $334K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Nicholson has 4 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 $422.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18446 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 3, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Nicholson, PA area (ZIP 18446). 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 →