Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 21930 in Georgetown, MD. These include 4 extreme heat events, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (4 total). 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.
Georgetown 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.
Georgetown 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.
Georgetown has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2018.
Georgetown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2002.
Georgetown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown 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 21930 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, MD, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 21930) 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.
Georgetown has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21930 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Georgetown, MD area (ZIP 21930). 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 →