ZIP code 20675, covering Pomfret, MD, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M.
The dominant hazard type for Pomfret is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $754K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Pomfret has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Pomfret 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Pomfret has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Pomfret 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.
Pomfret 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 Pomfret was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20675 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pomfret, MD, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $754K in property damage.
Yes, Pomfret (ZIP 20675) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Pomfret 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20675 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Pomfret, MD area (ZIP 20675). 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 →