Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 20676 in Port Republic, MD. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Port Republic has experienced 5 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 $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Port Republic has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
Port Republic 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.
Port Republic 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.
Port Republic 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 Port Republic was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. 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 20676 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Republic, MD, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Port Republic (ZIP 20676) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $245K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Port Republic has 3 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20676 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 $10.3M in property damage in the Port Republic, MD area (ZIP 20676). 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 →