Edgemoor, DE (ZIP 19809) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $20.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Edgemoor has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 2004.
Edgemoor 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.
Edgemoor 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.
Edgemoor has experienced 3 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgemoor 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 19809 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgemoor, DE, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Edgemoor (ZIP 19809) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Edgemoor has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19809 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 $34M in property damage in the Edgemoor, DE area (ZIP 19809). 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 →