ZIP code 18821, covering Great Bend, PA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 17 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Great Bend is floods, with 31 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (45%) 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 $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
Great Bend has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Great Bend 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.
Great Bend has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Great Bend was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $20M 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 18821 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Great Bend, PA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.1M in property damage.
Yes, Great Bend (ZIP 18821) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18821 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Great Bend, PA area (ZIP 18821). 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 →