Berwyn, PA (ZIP 19312) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.4M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (28% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Berwyn 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.
Berwyn 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.
Berwyn has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $36.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Berwyn 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.
Berwyn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berwyn was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $21M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $15M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19312 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berwyn, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Berwyn (ZIP 19312) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Berwyn has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19312 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.4M in property damage in the Berwyn, PA area (ZIP 19312). 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 →