Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 20812 in Glen Echo, MD. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glen Echo is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $660K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Glen Echo has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Glen Echo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Echo was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2023), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20812 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Echo, MD, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Echo (ZIP 20812) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $660K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Glen Echo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20812 was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.3M in property damage in the Glen Echo, MD area (ZIP 20812). 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 →