Frankford, DE (ZIP 19945) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $155K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Frankford has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1989.
Frankford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Frankford 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 Frankford 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 19945 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frankford, DE, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Frankford (ZIP 19945) 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.
Frankford has 5 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 Aug 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19945 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 $155K in property damage in the Frankford, DE area (ZIP 19945). 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 →