Showell, MD (ZIP 21862) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 hailstorms and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
Showell has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1962.
The most significant disaster event on record for Showell was EF1 Tornado on Jun 13, 1962, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21862 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Showell, MD, with 6 events documented.
Showell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21862 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1962. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Showell, MD area (ZIP 21862). 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 →