ZIP code 18974, covering Warminster, PA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 14 blizzards, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.5M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (22% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $53.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2021.
Warminster 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.
Warminster 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 31, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Warminster was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $24M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 18974 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 22% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Warminster, PA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Warminster (ZIP 18974) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Warminster has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 18974 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.5M in property damage in the Warminster, PA area (ZIP 18974). 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 →