Harford, PA (ZIP 18823) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Harford 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.
Harford has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Harford has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $313K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Harford 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.
Harford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $122.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harford was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18823 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harford, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929.4K in property damage.
Yes, Harford (ZIP 18823) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $313K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Harford has 3 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 $122.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18823 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 Harford, PA area (ZIP 18823). 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 →