Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 19939 in Dagsboro, DE. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $55K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Dagsboro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 1992.
Dagsboro has experienced 4 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dagsboro was EF1 Tornado on Jul 15, 1992, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19939 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dagsboro, DE, with 8 events documented.
Dagsboro has 4 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19939 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1992. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55K in property damage in the Dagsboro, DE area (ZIP 19939). 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 →