Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Luzerne, PA area (ZIP 18709). These include 46 floods, 17 blizzards, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Luzerne is floods, with 46 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (41%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
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 $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 hailstorms in this area, representing 18% 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.
Luzerne 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.
Luzerne 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.
Luzerne has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luzerne was Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 2018), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18709 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (46 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (15 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luzerne, PA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.1M in property damage.
Yes, Luzerne (ZIP 18709) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Luzerne 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18709 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Luzerne, PA area (ZIP 18709). 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 →