ZIP code 20861, covering Ashton, MD, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2020.
Ashton has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $638K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Ashton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Ashton has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2017.
Ashton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Ashton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashton was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 12, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2003 also caused significant damage ($543K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20861 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashton, MD, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Ashton (ZIP 20861) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2017.
Ashton has 5 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20861 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 12, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Ashton, MD area (ZIP 20861). 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 →