Shohola, PA (ZIP 18458) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 12 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Shohola is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Shohola has experienced 6 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.
Shohola has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Shohola 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.
Shohola has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shohola was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18458 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shohola, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Shohola (ZIP 18458) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Shohola has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18458 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.4M in property damage in the Shohola, PA area (ZIP 18458). 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 →