Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 21727 in Emmitsburg, MD. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Emmitsburg 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.
Emmitsburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
Emmitsburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Emmitsburg 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.
Emmitsburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $15.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmitsburg was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $530K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21727 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmitsburg, MD, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Emmitsburg (ZIP 21727) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2003.
Emmitsburg has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21727 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 $16.8M in property damage in the Emmitsburg, MD area (ZIP 21727). 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 →