Lopez, PA (ZIP 18628) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 blizzards, 2 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lopez is blizzards, with 4 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Lopez has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Lopez has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lopez was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18628 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lopez, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.
Yes, Lopez (ZIP 18628) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18628 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Lopez, PA area (ZIP 18628). 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 →