ZIP code 19508, covering Birdsboro, PA, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 159 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Birdsboro is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Birdsboro has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Birdsboro 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.
Birdsboro has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birdsboro 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. Flood on May 1, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19508 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birdsboro, PA, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Birdsboro (ZIP 19508) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Birdsboro has 7 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 $302.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19508 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 $22M in property damage in the Birdsboro, PA area (ZIP 19508). 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 →