Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 21037 in Edgewater Beach, MD. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 extreme heat events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Edgewater Beach has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Edgewater Beach has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Edgewater Beach has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Edgewater Beach has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $232K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Edgewater Beach has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgewater Beach was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 12, 2006), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21037 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), extreme heat events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgewater Beach, MD, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Edgewater Beach (ZIP 21037) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $232K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Edgewater Beach has 3 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 $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21037 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Edgewater Beach, MD area (ZIP 21037). 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 →