Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 21538 in Shallmar, MD. These include 16 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $484K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (16 total). 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.
Shallmar has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Shallmar has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2012.
Shallmar has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shallmar was Heavy Snow on Oct 28, 2011, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21538 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shallmar, MD, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $359K in property damage.
Yes, Shallmar (ZIP 21538) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2012.
Shallmar has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21538 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 28, 2011. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $484K in property damage in the Shallmar, MD area (ZIP 21538). 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 →