Havertown, PA (ZIP 19083) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $84M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (37% 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $73M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Havertown 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.
Havertown 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.
Havertown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 23, 2003.
Havertown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Havertown was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2009), causing $12M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 27, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19083 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Havertown, PA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Havertown (ZIP 19083) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Havertown has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 23, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19083 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84M in property damage in the Havertown, PA area (ZIP 19083). 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 →