Hunlock Creek, PA (ZIP 18621) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 floods, 17 blizzards, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 18 (58%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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 $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.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Hunlock 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.
Hunlock Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 1988.
Hunlock Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hunlock Creek was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 3, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18621 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hunlock Creek, PA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hunlock Creek (ZIP 18621) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Hunlock Creek has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18621 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Hunlock Creek, PA area (ZIP 18621). 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 →