ZIP code 18929, covering Jamison, PA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 blizzards, 8 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.5M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jamison is blizzards, with 19 recorded events making up 35% 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.
Jamison has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $54.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Jamison has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Jamison has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Jamison 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.
Jamison has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamison was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $24M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18929 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (19 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamison, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Jamison (ZIP 18929) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Jamison has 8 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18929 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.5M in property damage in the Jamison, PA area (ZIP 18929). 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 →