Easton, MD (ZIP 21601) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Easton is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Easton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Easton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2011.
Easton has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2002.
Easton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1995.
Easton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Easton was EF1 Tornado on May 18, 1995, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21601 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Easton, MD, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Easton (ZIP 21601) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Easton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21601 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 1995. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Easton, MD area (ZIP 21601). 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 →