ZIP code 21872 in Whaleysville, MD has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 6 hailstorms and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $75K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
Whaleysville 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 May 10, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whaleysville was EF1 Tornado on May 10, 1990, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 21872 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events) and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whaleysville, MD, with 6 events documented.
Whaleysville 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 May 10, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21872 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 1990. 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 Whaleysville, MD area (ZIP 21872). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →