Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 18460 in South Sterling, PA. These include 21 blizzards, 6 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (60% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2014.
South Sterling has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $33.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
South Sterling has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2011.
South Sterling has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2013.
South Sterling has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Sterling was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18460 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Sterling, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, South Sterling (ZIP 18460) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
South Sterling 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 18460 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.2M in property damage in the South Sterling, PA area (ZIP 18460). 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 →