Chester, MD (ZIP 21619) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chester is tornadoes, with 3 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Chester has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Chester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2000.
Chester has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21619 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 21619) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Chester has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21619 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Chester, MD area (ZIP 21619). 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 →