ZIP code 18824, covering Hop Bottom, PA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 17 blizzards, 14 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Hop Bottom is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 33% 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.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $611K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Hop Bottom has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $157.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Hop Bottom 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.
Hop Bottom 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hop Bottom 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 18824 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hop Bottom, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929.4K in property damage.
Yes, Hop Bottom (ZIP 18824) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $611K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Hop Bottom has 4 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 $157.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18824 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Hop Bottom, PA area (ZIP 18824). 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 →