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18950 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (18950)

Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 18950 in this area, . These include 14 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.5M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.

❄️ Blizzards — Primary Hazard

Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 9 (64%) 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. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.

🌊 Floods

this area 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 $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.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Jul 23, 2010.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 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 29, 2012.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (18950)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18950 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18950?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18950 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 18950) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.

Has this area (18950) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18950 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18950?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.5M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 18950). 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 →

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