Elkton, VA (ZIP 22827) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 42 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $197K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Elkton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $644.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Elkton 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2018.
Elkton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Elkton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $76.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkton was Flash Flood on May 31, 2018, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 30, 2018), causing $989K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 22827 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), wildfires (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkton, VA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $197K in property damage.
Yes, Elkton (ZIP 22827) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2018.
Elkton 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 $644.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 22827 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2018. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Elkton, VA area (ZIP 22827). 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 →