Gunpowder, MD (ZIP 21010) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $192.5K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2020.
Gunpowder has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Gunpowder has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
Gunpowder has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Gunpowder has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gunpowder was EF1 Tornado on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $120K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21010 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gunpowder, MD, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Gunpowder (ZIP 21010) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Gunpowder has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21010 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $192.5K in property damage in the Gunpowder, MD area (ZIP 21010). 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 →