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18826 Kingsley, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kingsley, PA (18826)

Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Kingsley, PA area (ZIP 18826). These include 20 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 20 recorded incidents (30% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $774K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% 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.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kingsley 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Kingsley 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Kingsley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kingsley 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kingsley, PA (18826)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18826 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18826?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingsley, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $774K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18826 (Kingsley) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kingsley (ZIP 18826) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $774K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

Has Kingsley (18826) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kingsley 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kingsley, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18826 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18826?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Kingsley, PA area (ZIP 18826). 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 →

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