Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 21914 in Charlestown, MD. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 extreme heat events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Charlestown 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.
Charlestown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2004.
Charlestown 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.
Charlestown has experienced 3 floods 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 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charlestown 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 21914 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charlestown, MD, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Charlestown (ZIP 21914) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Charlestown has 4 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 $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21914 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 Charlestown, MD area (ZIP 21914). 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 →