Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Daniels, MD area (ZIP 21043). These include 32 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 32 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2021.
Daniels has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $44.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2018.
Daniels has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $638K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Daniels has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
Daniels has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2013.
Daniels has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Daniels was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2016, which caused $22.4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 27, 2018), causing $10.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21043 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Daniels, MD, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Daniels (ZIP 21043) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2018.
Daniels has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21043 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2016. This event caused $22.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.3M in property damage in the Daniels, MD area (ZIP 21043). 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 →