Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 21718 in Burkittsville, MD. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 26% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Burkittsville 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.
Burkittsville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $20.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2018.
Burkittsville 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.
Burkittsville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Burkittsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $117K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burkittsville was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 15, 2018), causing $4.6M in damages. Flood on Sep 6, 1996 also caused significant damage ($530K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21718 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burkittsville, MD, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Burkittsville (ZIP 21718) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2018.
Burkittsville has 4 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21718 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 $21.6M in property damage in the Burkittsville, MD area (ZIP 21718). 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 →