Lyon Station, PA (ZIP 19536) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 160 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (27 total). 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Lyon Station has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
Lyon Station 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.
Lyon Station has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Lyon Station 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 Lyon Station 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 19536 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyon Station, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lyon Station (ZIP 19536) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Lyon Station 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19536 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 $26.3M in property damage in the Lyon Station, PA area (ZIP 19536). 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 →