Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 21561 in Swanton, MD. These include 18 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $766K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 37% 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.
Swanton 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 $132K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
Swanton has experienced 2 tornadoes 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 $275K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swanton was EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21561 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swanton, MD, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Swanton (ZIP 21561) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $132K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
Swanton has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21561 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1998. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $766K in property damage in the Swanton, MD area (ZIP 21561). 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 →