Bentley Springs, MD (ZIP 21120) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bentley Springs is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Bentley Springs has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Bentley Springs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2019.
Bentley Springs has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Bentley Springs has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2018.
Bentley Springs has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bentley Springs was Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 7, 2023), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21120 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bentley Springs, MD, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Bentley Springs (ZIP 21120) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2018.
Bentley Springs has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21120 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Bentley Springs, MD area (ZIP 21120). 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 →