Landover, MD (ZIP 20785) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $102M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Landover is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Landover has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Landover has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Landover has experienced 3 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 $100.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Landover was EF3 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 12, 2022), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20785 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Landover, MD, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Landover (ZIP 20785) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Landover has 3 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 $100.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20785 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2001. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102M in property damage in the Landover, MD area (ZIP 20785). 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 →