Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Glen Burnie, MD area (ZIP 21061). These include 36 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 36 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Glen Burnie has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Glen Burnie has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Burnie was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 28, 2006), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21061 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Burnie, MD, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Burnie (ZIP 21061) has 9 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 $18.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21061 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22M in property damage in the Glen Burnie, MD area (ZIP 21061). 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 →