Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 21790 in Tuscarora, MD. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
Tuscarora has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Tuscarora has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $282K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Tuscarora has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2008.
Tuscarora 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
Tuscarora 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tuscarora was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 8, 2008), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21790 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tuscarora, MD, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Tuscarora (ZIP 21790) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 1996.
Tuscarora has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $282K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21790 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Tuscarora, MD area (ZIP 21790). 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 →