ZIP code 18938, covering New Hope, PA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 19 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 98 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $107.7M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
New Hope 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.
New Hope 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 New Hope was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $51M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $26M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($24M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18938 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (19 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Hope, PA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, New Hope (ZIP 18938) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
New Hope has 13 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18938 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $51M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120M in property damage in the New Hope, PA area (ZIP 18938). 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 →