ZIP code 18812, covering Brackney, PA, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.9M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 28 (56%) 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 $33.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
Brackney 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.
Brackney has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brackney was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18812 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brackney, PA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33.8M in property damage.
Yes, Brackney (ZIP 18812) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18812 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.9M in property damage in the Brackney, PA area (ZIP 18812). 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 →