Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Glenolden, PA area (ZIP 19036). These include 19 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glenolden is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Glenolden has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Glenolden 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.
Glenolden 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.
Glenolden has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenolden was EF1 Tornado on Sep 27, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19036 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenolden, PA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Glenolden (ZIP 19036) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Glenolden has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19036 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 27, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Glenolden, PA area (ZIP 19036). 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 →