Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Deer Park, MD area (ZIP 21550). These include 32 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deer Park is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $215.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Deer Park has experienced 7 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deer Park was EF3 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 20, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21550 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deer Park, MD, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Deer Park (ZIP 21550) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Deer Park has 7 recorded tornado events 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21550 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Deer Park, MD area (ZIP 21550). 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 →