ZIP code 19457, covering Parker Ford, PA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 extreme heat events, 13 blizzards, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 44 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (19 total). 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 24% 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.
Parker Ford has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Parker Ford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Parker Ford 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.
Parker Ford has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parker Ford was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3.2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19457 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parker Ford, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Parker Ford (ZIP 19457) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Parker Ford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19457 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Parker Ford, PA area (ZIP 19457). 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 →