Bethany Beach, DE (ZIP 19930) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Bethany Beach has experienced 6 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Bethany Beach has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1962.
Bethany Beach has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethany Beach was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2013, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19930 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethany Beach, DE, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Bethany Beach (ZIP 19930) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Bethany Beach has 2 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19930 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2013. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.5K in property damage in the Bethany Beach, DE area (ZIP 19930). 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 →