West Conshohocke, PA (ZIP 19428) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 19 extreme heat events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $136.7M. These events have resulted in 46 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
West Conshohocke has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
West Conshohocke has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $116.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
West Conshohocke has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Conshohocke was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $21M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19428 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Conshohocke, PA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, West Conshohocke (ZIP 19428) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
West Conshohocke has 7 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 $11.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19428 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $136.7M in property damage in the West Conshohocke, PA area (ZIP 19428). 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 →