Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 21529 in Ellerslie, MD. These include 10 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 23, 2006.
Ellerslie has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Ellerslie has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $19.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Ellerslie has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Ellerslie 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Ellerslie has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellerslie was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $9.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21529 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellerslie, MD, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $618K in property damage.
Yes, Ellerslie (ZIP 21529) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21529 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Ellerslie, MD area (ZIP 21529). 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 →