Dublin, PA (ZIP 18917) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 19 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dublin is blizzards, with 19 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (63%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
Dublin has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Dublin has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $29.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Dublin has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Dublin 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 Mar 31, 2022.
Dublin has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dublin was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18917 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (19 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dublin, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Dublin (ZIP 18917) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Dublin has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18917 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Dublin, PA area (ZIP 18917). 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 →