Clements, MD (ZIP 20624) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clements is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Clements has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Clements 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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2008.
Clements has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Clements has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Clements 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 Clements was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 2025), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20624 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clements, MD, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Clements (ZIP 20624) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2008.
Clements has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20624 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Clements, MD area (ZIP 20624). 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 →