Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 21613 in Cambridge, MD. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cambridge is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Cambridge has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Cambridge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 14, 2003.
Cambridge has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
Cambridge has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 24, 2012.
Cambridge has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambridge was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 28, 2021), causing $1M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 24, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21613 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, MD, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 21613) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Cambridge has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 14, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21613 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Cambridge, MD area (ZIP 21613). 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 →