Fair Play, MD (ZIP 21733) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Fair Play 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.
Fair Play has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1998.
Fair Play 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.
Fair Play 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.
Fair Play 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 Fair Play 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 21733 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fair Play, MD, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Fair Play (ZIP 21733) 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.
Fair Play has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21733 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 $17M in property damage in the Fair Play, MD area (ZIP 21733). 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 →