Lusby, MD (ZIP 20657) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $906.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lusby is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Lusby has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2004.
Lusby has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Lusby 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.
Lusby has experienced 2 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 1998.
Lusby 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lusby was EF1 Tornado on Sep 5, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Feb 4, 1998), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20657 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lusby, MD, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Lusby (ZIP 20657) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 1998.
Lusby has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $560K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20657 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 5, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $906.5K in property damage in the Lusby, MD area (ZIP 20657). 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 →