Perry Point, MD (ZIP 21902) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Perry Point has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Perry Point 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.
Perry Point 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.
Perry Point has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perry Point was Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21902 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perry Point, MD, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Perry Point (ZIP 21902) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Perry Point has 2 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21902 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 9, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Perry Point, MD area (ZIP 21902). 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 →