ZIP code 19547, covering Oley, PA, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.1M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 161 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oley is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $345K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 9, 1998.
Oley 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.
Oley 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 Oley 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 19547 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oley, PA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Oley (ZIP 19547) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $345K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Oley has 12 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 $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 9, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19547 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 $32.1M in property damage in the Oley, PA area (ZIP 19547). 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 →