Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Taylor, PA area (ZIP 18517). These include 50 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $100M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 19 (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 $99.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% 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.
Taylor has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $127.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Taylor 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylor was Flood on Sep 8, 2011, which caused $43.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $40M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18517 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylor, PA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $99.2M in property damage.
Yes, Taylor (ZIP 18517) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $99.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Taylor has 5 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 $127.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18517 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2011. This event caused $43.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100M in property damage in the Taylor, PA area (ZIP 18517). 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 →