Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 20685 in Saint Leonard, MD. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 155 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Saint Leonard has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
Saint Leonard has experienced 4 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.
Saint Leonard has experienced 3 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 Apr 21, 2000.
Saint Leonard 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.
Saint Leonard 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 Saint Leonard 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 20685 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Leonard, MD, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Leonard (ZIP 20685) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $245K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Saint Leonard has 5 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20685 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Saint Leonard, MD area (ZIP 20685). 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 →