Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Pottstown, PA area (ZIP 19465). These include 19 extreme heat events, 16 hailstorms, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 47 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pottstown is extreme heat events, with 19 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. 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 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
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.
Pottstown has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
Pottstown has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Pottstown 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 Pottstown 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 19465 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pottstown, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Pottstown (ZIP 19465) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
Pottstown has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19465 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 $15.1M in property damage in the Pottstown, PA area (ZIP 19465). 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 →