Port Penn, DE (ZIP 19731) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 12 extreme heat events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 314 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% 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 17% 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.
Port Penn 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 $17.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Port Penn has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Port Penn 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.
Port Penn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Penn 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 19731 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), extreme heat events (12 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Penn, DE, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Port Penn (ZIP 19731) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Port Penn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19731 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Port Penn, DE area (ZIP 19731). 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 →