Elkton, MD (ZIP 21921) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elkton is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Elkton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elkton 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.
Elkton 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.
Elkton has experienced 3 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 Elkton was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $3.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 5, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 15, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21921 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (10 events), extreme heat events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkton, MD, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Elkton (ZIP 21921) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elkton has 18 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21921 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.8M in property damage in the Elkton, MD area (ZIP 21921). 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 →