Wye Mills, MD (ZIP 21679) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 1 hailstorm, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wye Mills is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Wye Mills has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Wye Mills has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wye Mills was EF1 Tornado on May 18, 1995, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21679 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wye Mills, MD, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wye Mills (ZIP 21679) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Wye Mills has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21679 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 1995. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Wye Mills, MD area (ZIP 21679). 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 →