Greenwood, DE (ZIP 19950) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Greenwood is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 8 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 $452.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Greenwood has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwood was EF1 Tornado on Jul 27, 1994, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 13, 2009), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19950 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, DE, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Greenwood has 8 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 $452.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19950 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 27, 1994. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Greenwood, DE area (ZIP 19950). 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 →