Fowbelsburg, MD (ZIP 21155) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (14 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Fowbelsburg has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Fowbelsburg 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.
Fowbelsburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2012.
Fowbelsburg 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.
Fowbelsburg 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 Fowbelsburg was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 7, 2023), causing $10M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 28, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21155 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fowbelsburg, MD, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $78K in property damage.
Yes, Fowbelsburg (ZIP 21155) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
Fowbelsburg has 4 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21155 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Fowbelsburg, MD area (ZIP 21155). 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 →