Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the North East, MD area (ZIP 21901). These include 21 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
North East has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $43.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
North East has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
North East has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
North East has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for North East was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $41M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21901 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North East, MD, with 21 events documented.
Yes, North East (ZIP 21901) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
North East has 16 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21901 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $41M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.9M in property damage in the North East, MD area (ZIP 21901). 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 →