Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Damascus, MD area (ZIP 20872). These include 30 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Damascus is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Damascus has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Damascus 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.
Damascus has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Damascus 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.
Damascus has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Damascus 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. EF2 Tornado on Nov 2, 2018 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20872 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Damascus, MD, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Damascus (ZIP 20872) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Damascus has 8 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20872 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 $25.2M in property damage in the Damascus, MD area (ZIP 20872). 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 →