Glen Burnie, MD (ZIP 21060) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Glen Burnie is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Glen Burnie has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Glen Burnie has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Glen Burnie has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Burnie was EF1 Tornado on Sep 28, 2006, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2014), causing $2.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21060 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Burnie, MD, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Burnie (ZIP 21060) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Glen Burnie has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21060 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 28, 2006. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Glen Burnie, MD area (ZIP 21060). 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 →