Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Carrolltowne, MD area (ZIP 21784). These include 27 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (27 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $93K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $43.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Carrolltowne 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.
Carrolltowne has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Carrolltowne has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
Carrolltowne 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrolltowne was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21784 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrolltowne, MD, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $93K in property damage.
Yes, Carrolltowne (ZIP 21784) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
Carrolltowne has 13 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 $43.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21784 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46M in property damage in the Carrolltowne, MD area (ZIP 21784). 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 →