Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Limerick, PA area (ZIP 19468). These include 23 hailstorms, 19 extreme heat events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 44 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 27% 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.
Limerick has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Limerick 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.
Limerick 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 Limerick 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 19468 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Limerick, PA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Limerick (ZIP 19468) 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.
Limerick has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19468 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 $12.4M in property damage in the Limerick, PA area (ZIP 19468). 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 →