Silverdale, PA (ZIP 18962) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 14 blizzards, 5 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silverdale is blizzards, with 14 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Silverdale has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Silverdale has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
Silverdale 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.
Silverdale has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Silverdale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silverdale 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 18962 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silverdale, PA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Silverdale (ZIP 18962) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Silverdale has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18962 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 $39.4M in property damage in the Silverdale, PA area (ZIP 18962). 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 →