Broomall, PA (ZIP 19008) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.2M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Broomall has experienced 7 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Broomall has experienced 7 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2013.
Broomall has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Broomall has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 23, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broomall was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2009), causing $12M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 27, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19008 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broomall, PA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Broomall (ZIP 19008) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Broomall has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 23, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19008 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.2M in property damage in the Broomall, PA area (ZIP 19008). 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 →