Noxen, PA (ZIP 18636) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 15 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (16 total). 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Noxen has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Noxen 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.
Noxen has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Noxen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Noxen was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $23M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18636 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Noxen, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $537.1K in property damage.
Yes, Noxen (ZIP 18636) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Noxen has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18636 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 $26.6M in property damage in the Noxen, PA area (ZIP 18636). 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 →