Quakertown, PA (ZIP 18951) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (36 total). 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 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.
Quakertown has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Quakertown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Quakertown has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Jul 23, 2010.
Quakertown 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 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quakertown 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 18951 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quakertown, PA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Quakertown (ZIP 18951) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Quakertown has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18951 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 $42.3M in property damage in the Quakertown, PA area (ZIP 18951). 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 →