ZIP code 21701, covering Lewistown, MD, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $60M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2018.
Lewistown has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $533K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Lewistown has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2007.
Lewistown has experienced 4 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 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewistown was Flash Flood on May 15, 2018, which caused $43.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on May 15, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21701 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewistown, MD, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Lewistown (ZIP 21701) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2018.
Lewistown has 15 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21701 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2018. This event caused $43.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.7M in property damage in the Lewistown, MD area (ZIP 21701). 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 →