ZIP code 19013, covering Chester, PA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.9M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Chester has experienced 8 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.
Chester 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.
Chester 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.
Chester has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 27, 1993), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19013 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, PA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 19013) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Chester has 4 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19013 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 $31.9M in property damage in the Chester, PA area (ZIP 19013). 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 →