Thorndale, PA (ZIP 19372) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 14 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Thorndale is blizzards, with 14 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Thorndale has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Thorndale 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.
Thorndale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 1997.
Thorndale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thorndale 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 19372 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thorndale, PA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4M in property damage.
Yes, Thorndale (ZIP 19372) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Thorndale has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19372 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 $22M in property damage in the Thorndale, PA area (ZIP 19372). 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 →