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18964 Bethton, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bethton, PA (18964)

Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Bethton, PA area (ZIP 18964). These include 19 blizzards, 19 extreme heat events, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 51 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.

❄️ Blizzards — Primary Hazard

Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.

🥵 Extreme heat events

There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Bethton has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2015.

🌊 Floods

Bethton has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Bethton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bethton was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3.2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bethton, PA (18964)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18964 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (19 events), extreme heat events (19 events), hailstorms (12 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18964?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethton, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18964 (Bethton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bethton (ZIP 18964) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.

Has Bethton (18964) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bethton has 4 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bethton, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18964 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18964?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Bethton, PA area (ZIP 18964). 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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