Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 21787 in Taneytown, MD. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Taneytown has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Taneytown has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Taneytown has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $172.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Taneytown 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.
Taneytown has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taneytown was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 7, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 19, 2025), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21787 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taneytown, MD, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Taneytown has 10 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21787 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 7, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Taneytown, MD area (ZIP 21787). 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 →