Brinklow, MD (ZIP 20862) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (21 total). 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 2, 2019.
Brinklow 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.
Brinklow has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2017.
Brinklow has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2019.
Brinklow has experienced 3 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.
Brinklow 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 Brinklow was EF1 Tornado on Aug 28, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 12, 2022), 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 20862 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brinklow, MD, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Brinklow (ZIP 20862) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2017.
Brinklow has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20862 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Brinklow, MD area (ZIP 20862). 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 →