Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 21903 in Perryville, MD. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Perryville is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Perryville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $357.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2020.
Perryville 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.
Perryville 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.
Perryville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perryville 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 21903 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perryville, MD, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Perryville (ZIP 21903) 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.
Perryville 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 $357.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21903 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Perryville, MD area (ZIP 21903). 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 →