Mitchellville, MD (ZIP 20721) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
Mitchellville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Mitchellville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Mitchellville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mitchellville was EF1 Tornado on Jun 24, 1996, which caused $500K 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 20721 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mitchellville, MD, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Mitchellville (ZIP 20721) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2008.
Mitchellville has 3 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20721 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 $1.1M in property damage in the Mitchellville, MD area (ZIP 20721). 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 →