Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 21648 in Madison, MD. These include 5 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 5 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Madison has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Madison 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.
Madison 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.
Madison 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 Madison was Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21648 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madison, MD, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Madison (ZIP 21648) 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.
Madison 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 21648 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 $2.5M in property damage in the Madison, MD area (ZIP 21648). 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 →