Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Newark, DE area (ZIP 19711). These include 46 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 322 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newark is blizzards, with 46 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 11% 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Newark has experienced 5 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 Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newark 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 Sep 5, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19711 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme heat events (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, DE, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Newark (ZIP 19711) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Newark has 14 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 $9.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19711 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 $21.4M in property damage in the Newark, DE area (ZIP 19711). 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 →