ZIP code 19382, covering West Chester, PA, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $39.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
West Chester has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
West Chester 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.
West Chester 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Chester was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $15M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19382 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Chester, PA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, West Chester (ZIP 19382) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
West Chester has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19382 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.9M in property damage in the West Chester, PA area (ZIP 19382). 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 →