ZIP code 19706, covering Delaware City, DE, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 blizzards, 12 extreme heat events, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 314 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (60% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Delaware City has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Delaware City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Delaware City has experienced 3 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 $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 1967.
Delaware City 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delaware City was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2011, which caused $5.1M 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 19706 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), extreme heat events (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delaware City, DE, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Delaware City (ZIP 19706) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Delaware City has 3 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19706 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2011. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Delaware City, DE area (ZIP 19706). 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 →