Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 21673 in Trappe, MD. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Trappe is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Trappe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Trappe has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $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.
Trappe 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.
Trappe 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 $803K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Trappe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trappe was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 24, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21673 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trappe, MD, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Trappe (ZIP 21673) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $803K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Trappe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 14, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21673 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Trappe, MD area (ZIP 21673). 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 →