Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 19717). These include 46 blizzards, 12 extreme heat events, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 315 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (46 total). Of these, 29 (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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2017.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 10, 2016.
this area has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2019.
this area has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
this area 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2007.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $3.6M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $3M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19717 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), extreme heat events (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 19717) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19717 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 19717). 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 →