Wapwallopen, PA (ZIP 18660) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 floods, 17 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 14 (47%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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.
Wapwallopen has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Wapwallopen has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Wapwallopen has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Wapwallopen 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 Wapwallopen was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18660 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wapwallopen, PA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.8M in property damage.
Yes, Wapwallopen (ZIP 18660) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Wapwallopen has 8 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18660 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Wapwallopen, PA area (ZIP 18660). 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 →