Leesport, PA (ZIP 19533) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2024.
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.
Leesport has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $262K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Leesport has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2021.
Leesport 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.
Leesport has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leesport 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. EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19533 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leesport, PA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Leesport (ZIP 19533) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $262K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Leesport has 7 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19533 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 $20.4M in property damage in the Leesport, PA area (ZIP 19533). 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 →