Catonsville, MD (ZIP 21228) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (40 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 $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2021.
Catonsville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $44.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2020.
Catonsville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Catonsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catonsville was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2016, which caused $22.4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 27, 2018), causing $10.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21228 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catonsville, MD, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Catonsville (ZIP 21228) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2020.
Catonsville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21228 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2016. This event caused $22.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.6M in property damage in the Catonsville, MD area (ZIP 21228). 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 →