Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 19931 in Bethel, DE. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
Bethel has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Bethel has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Bethel has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Bethel has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethel was Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19931 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethel, DE, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Bethel (ZIP 19931) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Bethel has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19931 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 23, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Bethel, DE area (ZIP 19931). 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 →