ZIP code 21638 in Grasonville, MD has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Grasonville is tornadoes, with 3 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 26, 1996.
Grasonville 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Grasonville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Grasonville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grasonville was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2014), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21638 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grasonville, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Grasonville (ZIP 21638) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Grasonville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 26, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21638 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Grasonville, MD area (ZIP 21638). 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 →