Darlington, MD (ZIP 21034) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $495.5K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Darlington 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 $390K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Darlington has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Darlington 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.
Darlington 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.
Darlington has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darlington was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $110K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21034 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darlington, MD, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Darlington (ZIP 21034) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $390K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Darlington has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21034 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $495.5K in property damage in the Darlington, MD area (ZIP 21034). 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 →