Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 18626 in Laporte, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $610K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laporte is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Laporte has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Laporte has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
Laporte has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laporte was EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 2019, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18626 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laporte, PA, with 7 events documented.
Laporte has 7 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 $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18626 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2019. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $610K in property damage in the Laporte, PA area (ZIP 18626). 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 →