Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 18624 in Lake Harmony, PA. These include 16 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Harmony is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2014.
Lake Harmony has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
Lake Harmony has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2008.
Lake Harmony has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Lake Harmony has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Lake Harmony has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Harmony was Winter Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18624 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Harmony, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Harmony (ZIP 18624) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Lake Harmony has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18624 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Lake Harmony, PA area (ZIP 18624). 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 →