ZIP code 19901, covering Dover, DE, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 202 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (53% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 23 (64%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2017.
Dover has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Dover has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Dover has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Dover has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Dover has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dover was EF1 Tornado on Jun 7, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $1.8M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 26, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19901 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dover, DE, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Dover (ZIP 19901) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $726K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Dover has 9 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19901 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Dover, DE area (ZIP 19901). 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 →