Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 18457 in Rowland, PA. These include 15 blizzards, 9 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% 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.
Rowland has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Rowland has experienced 3 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.
Rowland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2010.
Rowland 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.
Rowland 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 Rowland 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 18457 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rowland, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Rowland (ZIP 18457) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Rowland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18457 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Rowland, PA area (ZIP 18457). 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 →