Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 19960 in Lincoln, DE. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Lincoln has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Lincoln has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was EF2 Tornado on Jul 18, 1984, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19960 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, DE, with 8 events documented.
Lincoln has 4 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19960 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1984. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Lincoln, DE area (ZIP 19960). 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 →