Cochranville, PA (ZIP 19330) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (25% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
Cochranville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. 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.
Cochranville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Cochranville 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.
Cochranville has experienced 4 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 Jul 7, 2025.
Cochranville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cochranville 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. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19330 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 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 Cochranville, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Cochranville (ZIP 19330) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Cochranville has 6 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19330 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Cochranville, PA area (ZIP 19330). 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 →