Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Middle River, MD area (ZIP 21220). These include 55 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M.
With 55 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Middle River has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Middle River has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
Middle River 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middle River was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21220 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middle River, MD, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Middle River (ZIP 21220) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2020.
Middle River has 5 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21220 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Middle River, MD area (ZIP 21220). 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 →