ZIP code 19460, covering Phoenixville, PA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 19 extreme heat events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 45 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Phoenixville is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 28% 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 19% 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.
Phoenixville 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.
Phoenixville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 1994.
Phoenixville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenixville was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $21M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19460 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenixville, PA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Phoenixville (ZIP 19460) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Phoenixville 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19460 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.4M in property damage in the Phoenixville, PA area (ZIP 19460). 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 →