Parkville, MD (ZIP 21234) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (50 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Parkville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $646K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Parkville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2010.
Parkville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parkville was Flash Flood on Sep 12, 2023, which caused $500K 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 21234 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkville, MD, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Parkville (ZIP 21234) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $646K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Parkville 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21234 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2023. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Parkville, MD area (ZIP 21234). 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 →