ZIP code 21401, covering Cape Saint Clair, MD, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 extreme heat events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cape Saint Clair is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Cape Saint Clair has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Cape Saint Clair has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Cape Saint Clair has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 2006.
Cape Saint Clair has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Cape Saint Clair has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $232K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cape Saint Clair was EF1 Tornado on Sep 28, 2006, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21401 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), extreme heat events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cape Saint Clair, MD, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Cape Saint Clair (ZIP 21401) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $232K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Cape Saint Clair has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21401 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 28, 2006. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Cape Saint Clair, MD area (ZIP 21401). 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 →