Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 20612 in Benedict, MD. These include 11 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 155 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Benedict is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Benedict has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Benedict has experienced 3 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 Jun 30, 2024.
Benedict has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 4, 2003.
Benedict has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
Benedict 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 Benedict was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20612 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benedict, MD, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Benedict (ZIP 20612) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Benedict has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20612 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Benedict, MD area (ZIP 20612). 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 →