ZIP code 20735, covering Clinton, MD, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 30 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2021.
Clinton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2001.
Clinton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was EF2 Tornado on Oct 5, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 23, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20735 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, MD, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 20735) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Clinton has 9 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20735 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 5, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Clinton, MD area (ZIP 20735). 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 →