ZIP code 18830, covering Little Meadows, PA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 floods, 17 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Little Meadows is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 24 (71%) 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 $32.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Little Meadows 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.
Little Meadows has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Meadows was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18830 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (11 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 Little Meadows, PA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.9M in property damage.
Yes, Little Meadows (ZIP 18830) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18830 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Little Meadows, PA area (ZIP 18830). 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 →