Fishertown, PA (ZIP 15539) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
Fishertown has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Fishertown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1991.
Fishertown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fishertown was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 22, 2022, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15539 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fishertown, PA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Fishertown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15539 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 22, 2022. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Fishertown, PA area (ZIP 15539). 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 →