ZIP code 18518, covering Old Forge, PA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Old Forge is floods, with 47 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (34%) 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 $58.9M 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 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Old Forge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Old Forge 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.
Old Forge has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Old Forge was Flood on Sep 8, 2011, which caused $43.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 9, 2023), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18518 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (47 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Forge, PA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58.9M in property damage.
Yes, Old Forge (ZIP 18518) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Old Forge 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18518 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 $59.8M in property damage in the Old Forge, PA area (ZIP 18518). 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 →