Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 21659 in Rhodesdale, MD. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Rhodesdale has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Rhodesdale 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.
Rhodesdale has experienced 2 floods 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 $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Rhodesdale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 1998.
Rhodesdale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rhodesdale was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21659 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rhodesdale, MD, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Rhodesdale (ZIP 21659) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $253K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Rhodesdale has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21659 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Rhodesdale, MD area (ZIP 21659). 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 →