Big Pool, MD (ZIP 21711) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Big Pool is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Big Pool has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 1999.
Big Pool has experienced 4 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 May 18, 2019.
Big Pool 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
Big Pool has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
Big Pool has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Pool was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 6, 1996 also caused significant damage ($520K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21711 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Pool, MD, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Big Pool (ZIP 21711) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 1996.
Big Pool has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21711 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.7M in property damage in the Big Pool, MD area (ZIP 21711). 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 →