Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19113) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 15 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Philadelphia 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.
Philadelphia 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.
Philadelphia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
Philadelphia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philadelphia was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2015, which caused $10M 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 19113 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philadelphia, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Philadelphia (ZIP 19113) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Philadelphia has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19113 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Philadelphia, PA area (ZIP 19113). 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 →