ZIP code 19943, covering Felton, DE, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 171 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Felton is blizzards, with 36 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Felton 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.
Felton 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.
Felton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Felton was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1.3M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19943 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Felton, DE, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Felton (ZIP 19943) 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.
Felton has 12 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19943 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Felton, DE area (ZIP 19943). 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 →