Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 21671 in Tilghman, MD. These include 3 blizzards, 3 extreme heat events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tilghman is blizzards, with 3 recorded events making up 27% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Tilghman 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.
Tilghman has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1978.
Tilghman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Tilghman has experienced 1 flood 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tilghman was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21671 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tilghman, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Tilghman (ZIP 21671) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Tilghman has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21671 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Tilghman, MD area (ZIP 21671). 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 →