Colmar, PA (ZIP 18915) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 19 extreme heat events, 13 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 44 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colmar is extreme heat events, with 19 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (58%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Colmar has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
Colmar has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2021.
Colmar has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2007.
Colmar has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colmar was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3.2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18915 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colmar, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Colmar (ZIP 18915) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Colmar has 5 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18915 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Colmar, PA area (ZIP 18915). 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 →