Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Zcta 21703, MD area (ZIP 21703). These include 32 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (32 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
Zcta 21703 has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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.
Zcta 21703 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.
Zcta 21703 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.
Zcta 21703 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 21703 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 21703 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 21703, MD, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 21703 (ZIP 21703) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2018.
Zcta 21703 has 12 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21703 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 $62.2M in property damage in the Zcta 21703, MD area (ZIP 21703). 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 →