Newark, MD (ZIP 21841) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $75K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
Newark 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 Oct 8, 1965.
Newark has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newark was EF1 Tornado on Oct 8, 1965, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21841 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, MD, with 8 events documented.
Newark 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 Oct 8, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21841 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 8, 1965. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75K in property damage in the Newark, MD area (ZIP 21841). 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 →