Lewes, DE (ZIP 19958) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $602.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Lewes has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Lewes has experienced 3 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 7, 1991.
Lewes has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewes was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2012, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19958 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewes, DE, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Lewes (ZIP 19958) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2012.
Lewes has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19958 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $602.5K in property damage in the Lewes, DE area (ZIP 19958). 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 →