Upper Marlboro, MD (ZIP 20772) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2000.
Upper Marlboro has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Upper Marlboro 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 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 Upper Marlboro 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 20772 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upper Marlboro, MD, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Upper Marlboro (ZIP 20772) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Upper Marlboro has 13 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20772 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 $10.5M in property damage in the Upper Marlboro, MD area (ZIP 20772). 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 →