Meshoppen, PA (ZIP 18630) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 floods, 16 blizzards, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $46.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $537.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Meshoppen has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Meshoppen has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Meshoppen 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 Meshoppen was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $23M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18630 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meshoppen, PA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46.3M in property damage.
Yes, Meshoppen (ZIP 18630) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Meshoppen has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18630 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.4M in property damage in the Meshoppen, PA area (ZIP 18630). 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 →