Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 18471 in Waverly, PA. These include 18 floods, 17 blizzards, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waverly is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $647K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2014.
Waverly has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Waverly 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.
Waverly has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Waverly has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2023, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18471 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, PA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 18471) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Waverly has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18471 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2023. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Waverly, PA area (ZIP 18471). 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 →