Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Saint Charles, MD area (ZIP 20602). These include 45 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M.
With 45 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $854K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Saint Charles has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Saint Charles has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Saint Charles has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Saint Charles 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.
Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $1M 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 20602 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Charles, MD, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $854K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Charles (ZIP 20602) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Saint Charles has 7 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20602 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 $7.9M in property damage in the Saint Charles, MD area (ZIP 20602). 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 →