Hockessin, DE (ZIP 19707) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hockessin is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Hockessin has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Hockessin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Hockessin has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Hockessin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hockessin was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 1, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19707 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hockessin, DE, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hockessin (ZIP 19707) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Hockessin has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19707 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.2M in property damage in the Hockessin, DE area (ZIP 19707). 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 →