Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 21040 in Edgewood, MD. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $752.5K. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Edgewood 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.
Edgewood has experienced 4 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 $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Edgewood 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.
Edgewood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgewood was EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 2012, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 5, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21040 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgewood, MD, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Edgewood (ZIP 21040) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Edgewood 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 $670K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21040 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 $752.5K in property damage in the Edgewood, MD area (ZIP 21040). 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 →