Snow Hill, MD (ZIP 21863) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $850K.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Snow Hill has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2011.
Snow Hill 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 4, 2020), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21863 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Snow Hill, MD, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Snow Hill (ZIP 21863) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Snow Hill has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21863 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $850K in property damage in the Snow Hill, MD area (ZIP 21863). 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 →