Sherwood, MD (ZIP 21665) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 3 blizzards, 3 extreme heat events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $475K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (21% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Sherwood 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.
Sherwood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1978.
Sherwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Sherwood has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sherwood 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 21665 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 21% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherwood, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Sherwood has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21665 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 $475K in property damage in the Sherwood, MD area (ZIP 21665). 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 →