Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 20711 in Lothian, MD. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Lothian has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Lothian has experienced 4 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 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lothian was EF1 Tornado on Jun 24, 1996, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 27, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20711 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lothian, MD, with 14 events documented.
Lothian has 8 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20711 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1996. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Lothian, MD area (ZIP 20711). 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 →