ZIP code 19562, covering Topton, PA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 15 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 10 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (29% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Topton has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Topton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
Topton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Topton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Topton was 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 5, 1984), causing $2.5M 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 19562 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), extreme heat events (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topton, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Topton (ZIP 19562) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Topton has 7 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19562 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.9M in property damage in the Topton, PA area (ZIP 19562). 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 →