Adamstown, PA (ZIP 19501) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 162 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Adamstown is blizzards, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (59%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2016.
Adamstown has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
Adamstown has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Adamstown has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $855K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Adamstown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2019.
Adamstown has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adamstown was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 7, 1996), causing $4.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19501 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adamstown, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Adamstown (ZIP 19501) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $855K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Adamstown has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19501 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Adamstown, PA area (ZIP 19501). 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 →