Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 18602 in Bear Creek, PA. These include 17 blizzards, 6 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bear Creek is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. 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 $767K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2025.
Bear Creek has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Bear Creek has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Bear Creek has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 2018, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18602 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bear Creek, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $767K in property damage.
Yes, Bear Creek (ZIP 18602) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Bear Creek has 3 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18602 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 2018. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Bear Creek, PA area (ZIP 18602). 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 →