ZIP code 21230, covering Baltimore, MD, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 19 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 78 recorded deaths and 256 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Baltimore is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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 $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (68%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 72 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 17, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Baltimore has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baltimore was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 27, 2018), causing $8.6M in damages. Flash Flood on May 27, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21230 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (21 events), extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baltimore, MD, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Baltimore (ZIP 21230) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Baltimore 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 $14.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21230 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Baltimore, MD area (ZIP 21230). 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 →