Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 21523 in Bloomington, MD. These include 3 blizzards, 3 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (3 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2002.
Bloomington has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2012.
Bloomington has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2022.
Bloomington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Bloomington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomington was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Oct 29, 2002), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21523 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomington, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $220K in property damage.
Yes, Bloomington (ZIP 21523) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21523 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Bloomington, MD area (ZIP 21523). 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 →