this area, (ZIP 21746) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 9 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
this area 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.
this area 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.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 2 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.
this area 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 this area 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 21746 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 9 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 21746) 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.
this area has 2 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 21746 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 this area, area (ZIP 21746). 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 →