Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 21653 in Newcomb, MD. These include 3 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $425K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (3 total). 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 $400K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2011.
Newcomb has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Newcomb has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 28, 2002.
Newcomb has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2006.
Newcomb has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcomb was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21653 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcomb, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Newcomb has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21653 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $425K in property damage in the Newcomb, MD area (ZIP 21653). 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 →