ZIP code 18848, covering Towanda, PA, has 145 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 87 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 87 recorded incidents (60% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 37 (43%) 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 $21.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $917K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Towanda has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Towanda has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Towanda has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Towanda was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2015), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18848 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (87 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Towanda, PA, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.2M in property damage.
Yes, Towanda (ZIP 18848) has 87 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Towanda has 10 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18848 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.6M in property damage in the Towanda, PA area (ZIP 18848). 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 →