ZIP code 18923, covering Fountainville, PA, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (63%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Fountainville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $29.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Fountainville has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Fountainville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Fountainville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fountainville was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18923 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (19 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fountainville, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fountainville (ZIP 18923) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Fountainville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18923 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Fountainville, PA area (ZIP 18923). 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 →