Oldtown, MD (ZIP 21555) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Oldtown has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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.
Oldtown has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Oldtown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Oldtown 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.
Oldtown 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 Oldtown 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 21555 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oldtown, MD, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71K in property damage.
Yes, Oldtown (ZIP 21555) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Oldtown has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $135K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21555 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 $20.6M in property damage in the Oldtown, MD area (ZIP 21555). 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 →