Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Frostburg, MD area (ZIP 21532). These include 19 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Frostburg is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $359K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2022.
Frostburg has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $263.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Frostburg has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Frostburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frostburg was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21532 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frostburg, MD, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Frostburg (ZIP 21532) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $263.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Frostburg has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21532 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1998. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Frostburg, MD area (ZIP 21532). 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 →