ZIP code 18470, covering Union Dale, PA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $658K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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.
Union Dale has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $247.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Union Dale 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.
Union Dale 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 Union Dale 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 18470 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Dale, PA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Union Dale (ZIP 18470) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $658K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Union Dale has 7 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 $247.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18470 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Union Dale, PA area (ZIP 18470). 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 →