Bally, PA (ZIP 19503) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 10 extreme heat events, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.1M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Bally has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Bally has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
Bally has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Bally has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1995.
Bally has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bally was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 5, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19503 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bally, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bally (ZIP 19503) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Bally has 5 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19503 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 $37.1M in property damage in the Bally, PA area (ZIP 19503). 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 →