Atglen, PA (ZIP 19310) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 5 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Atglen has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2013.
Atglen has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Atglen has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Atglen has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2003.
Atglen has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atglen was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 24, 2016), causing $8M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19310 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atglen, PA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Atglen (ZIP 19310) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2003.
Atglen has 5 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19310 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.8M in property damage in the Atglen, PA area (ZIP 19310). 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 →