Hughesville, MD (ZIP 20637) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Hughesville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Hughesville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2022.
Hughesville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Hughesville 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.
Hughesville 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 Hughesville 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. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20637 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hughesville, MD, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Hughesville (ZIP 20637) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Hughesville has 6 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20637 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 $22.2M in property damage in the Hughesville, MD area (ZIP 20637). 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 →