ZIP code 12116, covering Maryland, NY, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (19 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $398K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Maryland has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maryland was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 3, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12116 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (12 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maryland, NY, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Maryland (ZIP 12116) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $398K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12116 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Maryland, NY area (ZIP 12116). 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 →