Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 19472 in Sassamansville, PA. These include 19 extreme heat events, 13 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% 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 27% 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.
Sassamansville has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
Sassamansville 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.
Sassamansville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $24.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Sassamansville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sassamansville was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $21M in property damage. 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 19472 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sassamansville, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Sassamansville (ZIP 19472) 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.
Sassamansville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19472 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.2M in property damage in the Sassamansville, PA area (ZIP 19472). 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 →