Welcome, MD (ZIP 20693) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $115.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 122 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Welcome is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 50% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Welcome has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $115.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2004.
Welcome 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2008.
Welcome has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Welcome has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Welcome 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 Welcome was EF4 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $114M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20693 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welcome, MD, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Welcome (ZIP 20693) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2008.
Welcome has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $115.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20693 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $114M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115.7M in property damage in the Welcome, MD area (ZIP 20693). 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 →