Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Hanover, MD area (ZIP 21076). These include 41 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 41 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2018.
Hanover 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Hanover has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanover was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 27, 2018), causing $8.6M 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 21076 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, MD, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 21076) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2018.
Hanover 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 $12.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21076 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 $24.8M in property damage in the Hanover, MD area (ZIP 21076). 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 →