Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 18510

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 18510, Pennsylvania

ZIP 18510 covers part of the Scranton area, along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. The surrounding region experiences cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons, with nor'easter exposure and spring river flooding shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 18510's composite natural disaster risk at 6.8 out of 10 — high risk. Severe winter storms top the local risk profile, bringing blizzard conditions, ice storms, and extreme cold that pose health risks and cause extensive property and infrastructure damage. Residents should also account for lightning and cold wave risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 18510's risk score, slightly above the 5.9/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are winter, lightning, and cold wave. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 18510's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.