Crumpton, MD (ZIP 21628) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 floods, 1 blizzard, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $485K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (2 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Crumpton 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.
Crumpton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
Crumpton 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.
Crumpton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crumpton 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 21628 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crumpton, MD, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Crumpton (ZIP 21628) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Crumpton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21628 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 $485K in property damage in the Crumpton, MD area (ZIP 21628). 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 →