ZIP code 19802, covering Wilmington, DE, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Wilmington has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Wilmington has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Wilmington has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2013.
Wilmington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 1990.
Wilmington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmington was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 10, 2008), causing $5.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19802 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmington, DE, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wilmington (ZIP 19802) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Wilmington has 5 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19802 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Wilmington, DE area (ZIP 19802). 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 →