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18960 Sellersville, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sellersville, PA (18960)

Sellersville, PA (ZIP 18960) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 19 extreme heat events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.

🥵 Extreme heat events

There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sellersville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Sellersville has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2007.

🌊 Floods

Sellersville 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2013.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sellersville was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3.2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sellersville, PA (18960)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18960 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 18960?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sellersville, PA, with 22 events documented.

Is ZIP code 18960 (Sellersville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sellersville (ZIP 18960) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2013.

Has Sellersville (18960) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sellersville has 5 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sellersville, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18960 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 18960?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Sellersville, PA area (ZIP 18960). 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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