ZIP code 20603, covering Saint Charles, MD, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Charles is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. 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 $754K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Saint Charles has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Saint Charles has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Saint Charles has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
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 1.8" Hail (May 14, 2010), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20603 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Charles, MD, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $754K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Charles (ZIP 20603) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Saint Charles 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20603 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 $6.9M in property damage in the Saint Charles, MD area (ZIP 20603). 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 →