ZIP code 21722, covering Big Spring, MD, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 54 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Spring has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $532.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2011.
Big Spring has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Big Spring 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 Spring has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 May 12, 2008.
Big Spring 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Spring 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 21722 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Spring, MD, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Big Spring (ZIP 21722) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2008.
Big Spring has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $532.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21722 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 $17.2M in property damage in the Big Spring, MD area (ZIP 21722). 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 →