Talleyville, DE (ZIP 19803) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.3M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (74%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Talleyville 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.
Talleyville 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.
Talleyville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Talleyville has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Talleyville was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 1, 2010), causing $5M 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 19803 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Talleyville, DE, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Talleyville (ZIP 19803) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Talleyville has 7 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 Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19803 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 $34.3M in property damage in the Talleyville, DE area (ZIP 19803). 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 →