Paoli, PA (ZIP 19301) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Paoli 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.
Paoli 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.
Paoli 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.
Paoli has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Paoli has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paoli was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $15M 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 19301 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paoli, PA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Paoli (ZIP 19301) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Paoli has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19301 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Paoli, PA area (ZIP 19301). 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 →