Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 19559 in Strausstown, PA. These include 27 blizzards, 4 extreme heat events, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 158 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% 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.
Strausstown 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.
Strausstown 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.
Strausstown has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
Strausstown has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 19, 1996.
Strausstown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strausstown 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. Heavy Snow on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19559 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strausstown, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Strausstown (ZIP 19559) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 19, 1996.
Strausstown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19559 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 $18.9M in property damage in the Strausstown, PA area (ZIP 19559). 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 →