Hereford, MD (ZIP 21111) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $897.5K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hereford is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Hereford has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Hereford has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Hereford 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.
Hereford 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.
Hereford has experienced 1 flood 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hereford was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 2021, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 18, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21111 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hereford, MD, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Hereford (ZIP 21111) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2018.
Hereford has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21111 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 2021. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $897.5K in property damage in the Hereford, MD area (ZIP 21111). 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 →