Whiteford, MD (ZIP 21160) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Whiteford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Whiteford 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.
Whiteford 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.
Whiteford 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 $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whiteford 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 21160 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whiteford, MD, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Whiteford (ZIP 21160) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21160 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 Whiteford, MD area (ZIP 21160). 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 →