Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 18842 in South Gibson, PA. These include 17 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
The dominant hazard type for South Gibson is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 41% 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.
South Gibson has experienced 10 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.
South Gibson has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
South Gibson 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.
South Gibson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $47.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Gibson was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 18, 2022), causing $114.3K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18842 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Gibson, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929.4K in property damage.
Yes, South Gibson (ZIP 18842) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
South Gibson 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 $47.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18842 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 $1.1M in property damage in the South Gibson, PA area (ZIP 18842). 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 →