Wallingford, PA (ZIP 19086) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (38% 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Wallingford 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.
Wallingford 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.
Wallingford has experienced 7 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 Apr 4, 2025.
Wallingford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallingford 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 19086 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallingford, PA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Wallingford (ZIP 19086) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Wallingford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19086 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 $14M in property damage in the Wallingford, PA area (ZIP 19086). 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 →