Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 18844 in Springville, PA. These include 17 blizzards, 10 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
With 17 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Springville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Springville has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Springville 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.
Springville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Springville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springville was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18844 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springville, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929.4K in property damage.
Yes, Springville (ZIP 18844) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $331K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Springville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $335K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18844 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 Springville, PA area (ZIP 18844). 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 →