Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 19085 in Villanova, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.1M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Villanova 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.
Villanova has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $48.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Villanova 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.
Villanova has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Villanova has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Villanova was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $21M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2009 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19085 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Villanova, PA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Villanova (ZIP 19085) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Villanova has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19085 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.1M in property damage in the Villanova, PA area (ZIP 19085). 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 →