Morgantown, PA (ZIP 19543) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Morgantown has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Morgantown has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Morgantown has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Morgantown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Morgantown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morgantown was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 26, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19543 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morgantown, PA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Morgantown (ZIP 19543) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Morgantown 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19543 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.7M in property damage in the Morgantown, PA area (ZIP 19543). 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 →