Chesapeake City, MD (ZIP 21915) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 4 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (9 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Chesapeake City 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.
Chesapeake City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2018.
Chesapeake City 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.
Chesapeake City 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.
Chesapeake City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesapeake City was EF1 Tornado on Jun 7, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21915 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesapeake City, MD, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chesapeake City (ZIP 21915) 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.
Chesapeake City has 9 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21915 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Chesapeake City, MD area (ZIP 21915). 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 →