Harrington, DE (ZIP 19952) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Harrington has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 Jul 12, 2022.
Harrington 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.
Harrington 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 Harrington 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 19952 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrington, DE, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Harrington has 11 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19952 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 $2.1M in property damage in the Harrington, DE area (ZIP 19952). 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 →