ZIP code 19709, covering Middletown, DE, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 blizzards, 12 extreme heat events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 314 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% 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 15% 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.
Middletown has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $18.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Middletown has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Middletown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Middletown 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 Middletown was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 14, 2011), causing $5.1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19709 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), extreme heat events (12 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, DE, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Middletown (ZIP 19709) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Middletown has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19709 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Middletown, DE area (ZIP 19709). 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 →