ZIP code 19475, covering Spring City, PA, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 extreme heat events, 18 hailstorms, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 44 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% 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 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Spring City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Spring City 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.
Spring City 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 Spring City 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 19475 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (19 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring City, PA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Spring City (ZIP 19475) 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.
Spring City 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 19475 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 Spring City, PA area (ZIP 19475). 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 →