Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 21620 in Chestertown, MD. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $620K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Chestertown has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Chestertown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
Chestertown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 1998.
Chestertown has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2003.
Chestertown has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chestertown was EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21620 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chestertown, MD, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Chestertown (ZIP 21620) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Chestertown has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21620 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 21, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $620K in property damage in the Chestertown, MD area (ZIP 21620). 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 →