Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 18053 in Germansville, PA. These include 15 blizzards, 10 extreme heat events, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Germansville is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Germansville has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Germansville has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Germansville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Germansville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2011.
Germansville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Germansville was EF1 Tornado on Aug 11, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $3M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18053 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Germansville, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Germansville (ZIP 18053) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2011.
Germansville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18053 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 11, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.9M in property damage in the Germansville, PA area (ZIP 18053). 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 →