Bel Air, MD (ZIP 21015) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bel Air is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Bel Air has experienced 10 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Bel Air has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $932.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2012.
Bel Air 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.
Bel Air has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $278K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Bel Air 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bel Air was EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 2012, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 12, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21015 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bel Air, MD, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Bel Air (ZIP 21015) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Bel Air has 6 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 $932.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21015 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2012. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Bel Air, MD area (ZIP 21015). 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 →