Rock Hall, MD (ZIP 21661) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Rock Hall is floods, with 5 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Rock Hall has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
Rock Hall has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 26, 1996.
Rock Hall has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 21, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Hall was Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21661 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Hall, MD, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Rock Hall (ZIP 21661) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Rock Hall has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 26, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21661 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Rock Hall, MD area (ZIP 21661). 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 →