Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Middletown, MD area (ZIP 21769). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Middletown has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2018.
Middletown has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Middletown 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.
Middletown 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.
Middletown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middletown was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 15, 2018), causing $4.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 14, 1999 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21769 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, MD, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Middletown (ZIP 21769) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2018.
Middletown has 9 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21769 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 $23M in property damage in the Middletown, MD area (ZIP 21769). 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 →