Parsonsburg, MD (ZIP 21849) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Parsonsburg is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Parsonsburg has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Parsonsburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2017.
Parsonsburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Parsonsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parsonsburg was Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 7, 2017), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21849 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parsonsburg, MD, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Parsonsburg (ZIP 21849) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $470K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 28, 2021.
Parsonsburg has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21849 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 23, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Parsonsburg, MD area (ZIP 21849). 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 →