Townsend, DE (ZIP 19734) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 12 extreme heat events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 344 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.
Townsend has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $18.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Townsend has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Townsend has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Townsend 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 Townsend 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 19734 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), extreme heat events (12 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), 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 Townsend, DE, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Townsend (ZIP 19734) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Townsend 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 Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19734 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 $28.9M in property damage in the Townsend, DE area (ZIP 19734). 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 →