Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the White Haven, PA area (ZIP 18661). These include 17 blizzards, 15 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for White Haven is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
White Haven has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
White Haven 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.
White Haven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Haven was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Aug 17, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18661 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Haven, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $767K in property damage.
Yes, White Haven (ZIP 18661) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
White Haven has 6 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 $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18661 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 $7.7M in property damage in the White Haven, PA area (ZIP 18661). 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 →