Kempton, PA (ZIP 19529) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 10 extreme heat events, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.9M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (15 total). 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.
Kempton 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.
Kempton has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Kempton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Kempton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
Kempton 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 Kempton was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $3M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19529 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (10 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kempton, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Kempton (ZIP 19529) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Kempton 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19529 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.9M in property damage in the Kempton, PA area (ZIP 19529). 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 →