ZIP code 20705, covering Beltsville, MD, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Beltsville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Beltsville has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Beltsville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2008.
Beltsville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $638K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Beltsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beltsville was EF1 Tornado on Oct 18, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 12, 2022), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20705 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beltsville, MD, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Beltsville (ZIP 20705) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Beltsville has 7 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20705 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Beltsville, MD area (ZIP 20705). 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 →