Washington Grove, MD (ZIP 20880) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 extreme heat events, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Washington Grove 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.
Washington Grove has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Washington Grove 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.
Washington Grove has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Washington Grove 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington Grove 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. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 12, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20880 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), extreme heat events (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington Grove, MD, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Washington Grove (ZIP 20880) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Washington Grove has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20880 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 $25.7M in property damage in the Washington Grove, MD area (ZIP 20880). 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 →