ZIP code 21047, covering Fallston, MD, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Fallston has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Fallston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Fallston has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $930K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Fallston 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.
Fallston 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 Fallston 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 21047 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 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 Fallston, MD, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Fallston (ZIP 21047) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Fallston 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 $930K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21047 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Fallston, MD area (ZIP 21047). 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 →