Manchester, MD (ZIP 21102) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Manchester is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Manchester has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Manchester has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Manchester has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $172.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Manchester has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
Manchester has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 7, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 24, 2001), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21102 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, MD, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 21102) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2009.
Manchester 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21102 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 7, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Manchester, MD area (ZIP 21102). 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 →