Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 21536 in Jennings, MD. These include 16 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jennings is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Jennings has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $103.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Jennings 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2024.
Jennings has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jennings 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. EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21536 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jennings, MD, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $359K in property damage.
Yes, Jennings (ZIP 21536) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $103.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Jennings 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21536 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 $11.4M in property damage in the Jennings, MD area (ZIP 21536). 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 →