Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 18462 in Starrucca, PA. These include 26 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M.
With 26 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Starrucca has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2004.
Starrucca 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.
Starrucca has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Starrucca has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Starrucca was Flash Flood on Oct 1, 2010, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18462 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Starrucca, PA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Starrucca (ZIP 18462) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Starrucca has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18462 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 1, 2010. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Starrucca, PA area (ZIP 18462). 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 →