Bear, DE (ZIP 19701) has experienced 100 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 18 hailstorms, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 317 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% 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 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 12% 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.
Bear has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bear has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bear has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bear 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. EF2 Tornado on May 15, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19701 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), hailstorms (18 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bear, DE, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bear (ZIP 19701) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bear has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19701 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 $15.6M in property damage in the Bear, DE area (ZIP 19701). 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 →