Montrose, PA (ZIP 18801) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Montrose is floods, with 55 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (40%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $929.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Montrose has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Montrose has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $437.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Montrose has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 3, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18801 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (55 events), hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, PA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 18801) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Montrose has 4 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 $437.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18801 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Montrose, PA area (ZIP 18801). 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 →