Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 21813 in Bishopville, MD. These include 14 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $178K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bishopville is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
Bishopville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 1990.
Bishopville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 28, 2012.
Bishopville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bishopville was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2013, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21813 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bishopville, MD, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Bishopville (ZIP 21813) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Bishopville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21813 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2013. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $178K in property damage in the Bishopville, MD area (ZIP 21813). 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 →