Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 19520 in Elverson, PA. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elverson is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 27% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Elverson has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Elverson has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Elverson has experienced 5 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Elverson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Elverson has experienced 2 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 May 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elverson was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 26, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19520 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elverson, PA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Elverson (ZIP 19520) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Elverson 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19520 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Elverson, PA area (ZIP 19520). 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 →