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18704 Kingston, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kingston, PA (18704)

ZIP code 18704, covering Kingston, PA, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 23 (38%) 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 $57.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Kingston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Kingston 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

Kingston has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kingston was Flood on Sep 8, 2011, which caused $43.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 9, 2023), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 2018 also caused significant damage ($5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kingston, PA (18704)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18704 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (61 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18704?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingston, PA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18704 (Kingston) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kingston (ZIP 18704) has 61 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.

Has Kingston (18704) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kingston has 2 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2018.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kingston, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18704 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18704?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.3M in property damage in the Kingston, PA area (ZIP 18704). 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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