ZIP code 21131, covering Jacksonville, MD, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Jacksonville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Jacksonville has experienced 4 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.
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 28, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 3, 2021), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21131 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, MD, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 21131) 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.
Jacksonville has 4 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 21131 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 28, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Jacksonville, MD area (ZIP 21131). 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 →