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FIPS 42011 · population 439,117 (2024)
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County has been named in 23 federal declarations. Statewide declarations for Pennsylvania (7) are listed on the state page.
23declarations
17major disasters
6emergencies
1965first on record
2020latest
By hazard
Severe Storm7
Flood6
Hurricane4
Snowstorm3
Biological2
Drought1
By decade
11960s
31970s
61990s
72000s
42010s
22020s
Population: 428,850 in April 2020, 439,117 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Berks County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | DR-4506-PA | COVID-19 Pandemic | Biological | IHPPAHM | $2.57 billion |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EM-3441-PA | COVID-19 | Biological | PA | — |
| Mar 23, 2016 | DR-4267-PA | Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm | Snowstorm | PAHM | $50.3 million |
| Oct 29, 2012 | EM-3356-PA | Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Sep 12, 2011 | DR-4030-PA | Tropical Storm Lee | Flood | IHPPAHM | $283.9 million |
| Sep 8, 2011 | EM-3340-PA | Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee | Flood | PA | $495,306 |
| Jun 30, 2006 | DR-1649-PA | Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides | Severe Storm | IHPIAPAHM | $105.2 million |
| Sep 10, 2005 | EM-3235-PA | Hurricane Katrina | Hurricane | PA | $4.0 million |
| Sep 19, 2004 | DR-1557-PA | Tropical Depression Ivan | Hurricane | IHPIAPAHM | $181.5 million |
| Sep 19, 2004 | DR-1555-PA | Severe Storms and Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances | Severe Storm | IHPIAHM | $3.6 million |
| Aug 6, 2004 | DR-1538-PA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPIAHM | $10.7 million |
| Mar 14, 2003 | EM-3180-PA | Snow | Severe Storm | PA | $21.0 million |
| Jun 21, 2001 | DR-1383-PA | Tropical Storm Allison | Severe Storm | IAPAHM | $8.5 million |
| Sep 18, 1999 | DR-1294-PA | Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations | Hurricane | IAPAHM | $14.6 million |
| Jun 8, 1998 | DR-1219-PA | Severe Storms, Tornadoes,and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Jan 21, 1996 | DR-1093-PA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Jan 13, 1996 | DR-1085-PA | Blizzard of 96 | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Mar 10, 1994 | DR-1015-PA | Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | PA | — |
| Mar 16, 1993 | EM-3105-PA | Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Sep 26, 1975 | DR-485-PA | Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Jul 17, 1973 | DR-400-PA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Jun 23, 1972 | DR-340-PA | Tropical Storm Agnes | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Aug 18, 1965 | DR-206-PA | Water Shortage | Drought | IAPA | — |