Vienna, MD (ZIP 21869) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Vienna has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Vienna has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Vienna has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
Vienna has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vienna was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21869 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vienna, MD, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Vienna (ZIP 21869) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Vienna has 5 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21869 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Vienna, MD area (ZIP 21869). 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 →