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20636 Hollywood, MD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Hollywood, MD (20636)

ZIP code 20636, covering Hollywood, MD, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Hollywood is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Hollywood has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Hollywood has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Hollywood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $177.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Hollywood 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Hollywood 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Hollywood was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 2025), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Hollywood, MD (20636)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20636 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 20636?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hollywood, MD, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 20636 (Hollywood) prone to flooding?

Yes, Hollywood (ZIP 20636) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $445K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.

Has Hollywood (20636) ever been hit by a tornado?

Hollywood has 10 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Hollywood, MD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20636 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 20636?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Hollywood, MD area (ZIP 20636). 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 →

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