ZIP code 18944, covering Perkasie, PA, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 19 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.1M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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.
Perkasie has experienced 8 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.
Perkasie has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Perkasie 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.
Perkasie has experienced 4 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 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perkasie 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 18944 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perkasie, PA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Perkasie (ZIP 18944) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2011.
Perkasie has 8 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 18944 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 $42.1M in property damage in the Perkasie, PA area (ZIP 18944). 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 →