Worton, MD (ZIP 21678) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $775K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2018.
Worton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Worton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Worton 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.
Worton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Worton was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21678 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worton, MD, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Worton (ZIP 21678) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21678 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $775K in property damage in the Worton, MD area (ZIP 21678). 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 →