Abell, MD (ZIP 20606) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $687.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Abell is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2014.
Abell has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
Abell has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Abell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Abell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $97.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abell was EF1 Tornado on Jul 1, 2025, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Sep 1, 2006), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20606 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abell, MD, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Abell (ZIP 20606) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Abell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20606 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 1, 2025. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $687.5K in property damage in the Abell, MD area (ZIP 20606). 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 →