Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Burtonsville, MD area (ZIP 20866). These include 35 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burtonsville is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2020.
Burtonsville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
Burtonsville 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.
Burtonsville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Burtonsville has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2017.
Burtonsville 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 Burtonsville was EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $543K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20866 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burtonsville, MD, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Burtonsville (ZIP 20866) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2017.
Burtonsville 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20866 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2001. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Burtonsville, MD area (ZIP 20866). 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 →