Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Joppa, MD area (ZIP 21085). These include 45 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Joppa has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Joppa 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.
Joppa has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Joppa has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Joppa 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 Joppa was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 1, 2012), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21085 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joppa, MD, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Joppa (ZIP 21085) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Joppa has 5 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21085 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Joppa, MD area (ZIP 21085). 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 →