Thompson, PA (ZIP 18465) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 17 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (17 total). 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.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Thompson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Thompson 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.
Thompson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thompson was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 9, 2024), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18465 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thompson, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929.4K in property damage.
Yes, Thompson (ZIP 18465) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $722K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Thompson 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 $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18465 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 Thompson, PA area (ZIP 18465). 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 →