Lester, PA (ZIP 19029) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (27% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Lester has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Lester 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.
Lester 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.
Lester has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lester was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2015, which caused $10M 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 19029 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lester, PA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Lester (ZIP 19029) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Lester has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19029 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.7M in property damage in the Lester, PA area (ZIP 19029). 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 →