ZIP code 21158, covering Uniontown, MD, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Uniontown has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Uniontown 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.
Uniontown has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Uniontown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Uniontown was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 7, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 7, 2023), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21158 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Uniontown, MD, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Uniontown (ZIP 21158) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Uniontown has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21158 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 7, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.4M in property damage in the Uniontown, MD area (ZIP 21158). 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 →