ZIP code 18641, covering Avoca, PA, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 9 (24%) 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 $45.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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 $647K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2014.
Avoca has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $352.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Avoca 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.
Avoca has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avoca was Flood on Sep 8, 2011, which caused $43.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18641 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avoca, PA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.3M in property damage.
Yes, Avoca (ZIP 18641) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Avoca has 5 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 $352.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18641 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2011. This event caused $43.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.4M in property damage in the Avoca, PA area (ZIP 18641). 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 →