Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 19979 in Viola, DE. These include 36 blizzards, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 171 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (36 total). Of these, 23 (64%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2017.
Viola has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Viola has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Viola has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
Viola has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2007.
Viola has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viola was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1.3M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19979 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Viola, DE, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Viola (ZIP 19979) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $726K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2015.
Viola has 5 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19979 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Viola, DE area (ZIP 19979). 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 →