ZIP code 21233, covering this area, , has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 19 extreme heat events, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 78 recorded deaths and 256 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 33% 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 23% 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 15% 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
this area has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
this area has experienced 2 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 Nov 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 16, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21233 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), extreme heat events (19 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 21233) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
this area has 9 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21233 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 21233). 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 →