Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Fairless Hills, PA area (ZIP 19030). These include 22 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fairless Hills is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Fairless Hills has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 23, 2003.
Fairless Hills has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 26, 2016.
Fairless Hills has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairless Hills was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 19, 2004), causing $2.4M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19030 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairless Hills, PA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Fairless Hills (ZIP 19030) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Fairless Hills has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 23, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19030 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Fairless Hills, PA area (ZIP 19030). 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 →