Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 19971 in Dewey Beach, DE. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $602.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dewey Beach is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Dewey Beach 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.
Dewey Beach 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.
Dewey Beach has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dewey Beach 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 19971 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewey Beach, DE, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Dewey Beach (ZIP 19971) 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.
Dewey Beach has 2 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 Aug 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19971 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 Dewey Beach, DE area (ZIP 19971). 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 →