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18634 Nanticoke, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Nanticoke, PA (18634)

Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Nanticoke, PA area (ZIP 18634). These include 28 floods, 17 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 28 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (46%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Nanticoke 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Nanticoke has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1981.

💨 Severe wind events

Nanticoke has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 1, 2006.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Nanticoke 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Nanticoke, PA (18634)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18634 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18634?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nanticoke, PA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18634 (Nanticoke) prone to flooding?

Yes, Nanticoke (ZIP 18634) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.

Has Nanticoke (18634) ever been hit by a tornado?

Nanticoke has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1981.

What was the worst natural disaster in Nanticoke, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18634 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18634?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Nanticoke, PA area (ZIP 18634). 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 →

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