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20690 Tall Timbers, MD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Tall Timbers, MD (20690)

Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 20690 in Tall Timbers, MD. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $352.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Tall Timbers is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2021.

🌊 Floods

Tall Timbers has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Tall Timbers 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Tall Timbers has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 5, 1995.

💨 Severe wind events

Tall Timbers has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1988.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Tall Timbers 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Tall Timbers was Coastal Flood on Feb 4, 1998, which caused $250K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Tall Timbers, MD (20690)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20690 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 20690?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tall Timbers, MD, with 7 events documented.

Is ZIP code 20690 (Tall Timbers) prone to flooding?

Yes, Tall Timbers (ZIP 20690) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.

Has Tall Timbers (20690) ever been hit by a tornado?

Tall Timbers has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 5, 1995.

What was the worst natural disaster in Tall Timbers, MD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20690 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 20690?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $352.5K in property damage in the Tall Timbers, MD area (ZIP 20690). 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 →

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