ZIP code 18977, covering Washington Cross, PA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.6M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Washington Cross has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $56.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Washington Cross has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Washington Cross has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 May 26, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington Cross was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $51M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 16, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 17, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18977 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), and extreme heat events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington Cross, PA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Washington Cross (ZIP 18977) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Washington Cross has 9 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18977 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 $65.6M in property damage in the Washington Cross, PA area (ZIP 18977). 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 →