Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Evansville, PA area (ZIP 19522). These include 28 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 168 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $309K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Evansville 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.
Evansville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evansville 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. EF2 Tornado on Jul 5, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19522 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evansville, PA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Evansville (ZIP 19522) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $309K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Evansville has 13 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 $14.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19522 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 $33.3M in property damage in the Evansville, PA area (ZIP 19522). 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 →