ZIP code 18818, covering Friendsville, PA, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 floods, 17 blizzards, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (44 total). Of these, 24 (55%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Friendsville 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.
Friendsville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 1954.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friendsville was Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18818 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friendsville, PA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Friendsville (ZIP 18818) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Friendsville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 1954.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18818 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Friendsville, PA area (ZIP 18818). 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 →