Scotland, MD (ZIP 20687) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $317.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Scotland is hailstorms, with 3 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Scotland has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Scotland has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2008.
Scotland 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.
Scotland has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotland was Coastal Flood on Feb 4, 1998, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20687 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotland, MD, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Scotland (ZIP 20687) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20687 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Feb 4, 1998. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $317.5K in property damage in the Scotland, MD area (ZIP 20687). 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 →