Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19125) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 extreme heat events, 17 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $133.8M. These events have resulted in 379 recorded deaths and 400 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Philadelphia is extreme heat events, with 79 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 45 (57%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 346 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $124.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Philadelphia has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philadelphia was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19125 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (79 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philadelphia, PA, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Philadelphia (ZIP 19125) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Philadelphia has 4 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19125 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 $133.8M in property damage in the Philadelphia, PA area (ZIP 19125). 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 →