ZIP code 21650 in Massey, MD has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 3 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2018.
Massey 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Massey has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Massey 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.
Massey 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.
Massey has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Massey was Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 16, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21650 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Massey, MD, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Massey (ZIP 21650) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Massey has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21650 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $600K 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 Massey, MD area (ZIP 21650). 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 →