Waldorf, MD (ZIP 20601) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $854K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Waldorf has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Waldorf has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Waldorf has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Waldorf has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Waldorf has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waldorf was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20601 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waldorf, MD, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $854K in property damage.
Yes, Waldorf (ZIP 20601) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Waldorf has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20601 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Waldorf, MD area (ZIP 20601). 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 →