Dimock, PA (ZIP 18816) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 blizzards, 7 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Dimock is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Dimock has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Dimock has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Dimock 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.
Dimock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Dimock has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dimock was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 14, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18816 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dimock, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929.4K in property damage.
Yes, Dimock (ZIP 18816) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Dimock has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18816 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 3, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Dimock, PA area (ZIP 18816). 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 →