Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 19973 in Seaford, DE. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $832.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
Seaford has experienced 7 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 $552.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Seaford has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Seaford has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seaford was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19973 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seaford, DE, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Seaford (ZIP 19973) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Seaford has 7 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19973 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $832.5K in property damage in the Seaford, DE area (ZIP 19973). 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 →