ZIP code 20744, covering Fort Washington, MD, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Fort Washington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2001.
Fort Washington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Washington was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 5, 1995), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 5, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20744 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Washington, MD, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Fort Washington (ZIP 20744) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Fort Washington has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20744 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.1M in property damage in the Fort Washington, MD area (ZIP 20744). 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 →