Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 20838 in Barnesville, MD. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 extreme heat events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Barnesville has experienced 8 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
Barnesville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Barnesville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 2007.
Barnesville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Barnesville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnesville was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 1999), causing $2.9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 5, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20838 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), extreme heat events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnesville, MD, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Barnesville (ZIP 20838) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Barnesville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20838 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.1M in property damage in the Barnesville, MD area (ZIP 20838). 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 →