Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 18972 in Upper Black Eddy, PA. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Upper Black Eddy has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $74.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Upper Black Eddy has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Upper Black Eddy has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 2003.
Upper Black Eddy has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2019.
Upper Black Eddy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upper Black Eddy was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $12.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18972 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upper Black Eddy, PA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Upper Black Eddy (ZIP 18972) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Upper Black Eddy has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18972 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.3M in property damage in the Upper Black Eddy, PA area (ZIP 18972). 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 →