Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Colesville, MD area (ZIP 20905). These include 50 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (50 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 Jul 1, 2021.
Colesville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Colesville has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Colesville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Colesville 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.
Colesville 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 Colesville was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 18, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 20905 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colesville, MD, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Colesville (ZIP 20905) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Colesville has 7 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 20905 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Colesville, MD area (ZIP 20905). 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 →