Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 21639 in Greensboro, MD. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 extreme heat events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $585K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2016.
Greensboro has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Greensboro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Greensboro has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Greensboro 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2003.
Greensboro has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greensboro was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 13, 2009, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21639 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greensboro, MD, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Greensboro (ZIP 21639) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2009.
Greensboro has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21639 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 13, 2009. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $585K in property damage in the Greensboro, MD area (ZIP 21639). 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 →