Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 21723 in Cooksville, MD. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cooksville is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Cooksville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $638K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Cooksville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2019.
Cooksville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
Cooksville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2018.
Cooksville has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cooksville was EF1 Tornado on Aug 28, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $543K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21723 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cooksville, MD, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Cooksville (ZIP 21723) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2018.
Cooksville 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21723 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Cooksville, MD area (ZIP 21723). 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 →