Bensalem, PA (ZIP 19020) has experienced 158 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 extreme heat events, 24 floods, and 19 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.9M. These events have resulted in 382 recorded deaths and 417 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bensalem is extreme heat events, with 79 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 45 (57%) 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 $25K in documented property damage. 346 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 2018.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (58%) 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 $44.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bensalem was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19020 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (79 events), floods (24 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (11 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bensalem, PA, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Bensalem (ZIP 19020) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Bensalem has 12 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19020 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.9M in property damage in the Bensalem, PA area (ZIP 19020). 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 →