Coatesville, PA (ZIP 19320) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.2M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 84 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Coatesville is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Coatesville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Coatesville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Coatesville 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.
Coatesville 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 Coatesville 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 19320 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coatesville, PA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Coatesville (ZIP 19320) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Coatesville has 9 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 $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19320 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 $34.2M in property damage in the Coatesville, PA area (ZIP 19320). 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 →