Parkesburg, PA (ZIP 19365) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parkesburg is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Parkesburg 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.
Parkesburg has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Parkesburg 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.
Parkesburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Parkesburg 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 Parkesburg 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 19365 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkesburg, PA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Parkesburg (ZIP 19365) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Parkesburg has 4 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 $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19365 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 Parkesburg, PA area (ZIP 19365). 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 →