Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Baltimore, MD area (ZIP 21286). These include 43 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 43 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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.
Baltimore 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 Jun 3, 2021.
Baltimore has experienced 4 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 Nov 17, 2010.
Baltimore 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $506K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baltimore was Flash Flood on Sep 12, 2023, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 3, 2021), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21286 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baltimore, MD, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Baltimore (ZIP 21286) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $506K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Baltimore 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 Jun 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21286 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Baltimore, MD area (ZIP 21286). 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 →