Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Lenhartsville, PA area (ZIP 19534). These include 27 blizzards, 8 tornadoes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 168 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lenhartsville is blizzards, with 27 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Lenhartsville has experienced 8 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2021.
Lenhartsville has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Lenhartsville has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Lenhartsville 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.
Lenhartsville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenhartsville was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Apr 9, 1997), causing $13M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19534 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenhartsville, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lenhartsville (ZIP 19534) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Lenhartsville has 8 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19534 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 $40.9M in property damage in the Lenhartsville, PA area (ZIP 19534). 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 →