Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Rocks, MD area (ZIP 21154). These include 31 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Rocks has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Rocks 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.
Rocks 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.
Rocks has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocks was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 28, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21154 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocks, MD, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Yes, Rocks (ZIP 21154) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Rocks has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21154 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 $1.5M in property damage in the Rocks, MD area (ZIP 21154). 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 →