Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 19933 in Bridgeville, DE. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Bridgeville has experienced 5 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 $527.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Bridgeville has experienced 5 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Bridgeville 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeville was 1" Hail on Jun 13, 2009, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19933 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeville, DE, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeville (ZIP 19933) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Bridgeville has 5 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19933 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 13, 2009. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Bridgeville, DE area (ZIP 19933). 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 →