Dunkirk, MD (ZIP 20754) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $980K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Dunkirk has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Dunkirk has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2022.
Dunkirk has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dunkirk was EF2 Tornado on Jun 27, 1978, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 21, 2000), causing $210K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20754 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dunkirk, MD, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Dunkirk (ZIP 20754) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2016.
Dunkirk has 7 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 $725K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20754 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1978. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $980K in property damage in the Dunkirk, MD area (ZIP 20754). 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 →