Oxford, MD (ZIP 21654) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $400K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Oxford has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $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.
Oxford 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.
Oxford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxford was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 8, 2011).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21654 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxford, MD, with 9 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21654 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 $400K in property damage in the Oxford, MD area (ZIP 21654). 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 →