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18087 Trexlertown, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Trexlertown, PA (18087)

Trexlertown, PA (ZIP 18087) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 19 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 10 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 19 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. 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.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Trexlertown 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.

🌊 Floods

Trexlertown has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Trexlertown 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Trexlertown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Trexlertown was 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 5, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 5, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Trexlertown, PA (18087)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18087 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18087?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trexlertown, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 18087 (Trexlertown) prone to flooding?

Yes, Trexlertown (ZIP 18087) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has Trexlertown (18087) ever been hit by a tornado?

Trexlertown has 3 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.

What was the worst natural disaster in Trexlertown, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18087 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18087?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Trexlertown, PA area (ZIP 18087). 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 →

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