Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Ulster, PA area (ZIP 18850). These include 78 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Ulster is floods, with 78 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 32 (41%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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.
Ulster has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Ulster 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.
Ulster has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ulster was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $15.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18850 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (78 events), hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ulster, PA, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.9M in property damage.
Yes, Ulster (ZIP 18850) has 78 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Ulster has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $165K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18850 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $15.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.1M in property damage in the Ulster, PA area (ZIP 18850). 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 →