Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 21622 in Church Creek, MD. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Church Creek is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Church Creek 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Church Creek has experienced 4 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 Jul 29, 2023.
Church Creek 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.
Church Creek 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 $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
Church Creek 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 Church Creek was Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 24, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21622 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Church Creek, MD, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Church Creek (ZIP 21622) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Church Creek 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 $170K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21622 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Church Creek, MD area (ZIP 21622). 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 →