ZIP code 20678, covering Prince Frederick, MD, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 157 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Prince Frederick is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Prince Frederick has experienced 6 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Prince Frederick has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Prince Frederick has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2008.
Prince Frederick 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.
Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick 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 (May 8, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20678 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prince Frederick, MD, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Prince Frederick (ZIP 20678) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Prince Frederick 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 $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20678 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 $10.7M in property damage in the Prince Frederick, MD area (ZIP 20678). 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 →