Bowie, MD (ZIP 20715) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 10 extreme heat events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Bowie has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Bowie has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Bowie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Bowie has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Bowie has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowie was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 5, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20715 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), extreme heat events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowie, MD, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Yes, Bowie (ZIP 20715) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Bowie has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20715 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Bowie, MD area (ZIP 20715). 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 →