Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 21668 in Sudlersville, MD. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Sudlersville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Sudlersville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Sudlersville 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2003.
Sudlersville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
Sudlersville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sudlersville was EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 16, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21668 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sudlersville, MD, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Sudlersville (ZIP 21668) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Sudlersville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21668 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Sudlersville, MD area (ZIP 21668). 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 →