Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 19311 in Avondale, PA. These include 8 blizzards, 8 tornadoes, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 21% 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.
Avondale has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2020.
Avondale has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2018.
Avondale has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Avondale 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.
Avondale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avondale was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 5, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19311 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 21% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avondale, PA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Avondale (ZIP 19311) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Avondale has 8 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19311 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 $27.5M in property damage in the Avondale, PA area (ZIP 19311). 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 →