Natural Hazard Risk in Maryland

The risk score (0–100) combines expected annual loss from 18 natural hazards with social vulnerability and community resilience. Higher = greater relative risk. Scores compare counties across the United States.

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CountyRisk scoreRatingExpected annual lossPopulation
Baltimore95Relatively High$136.3M585,581
Baltimore94Relatively Moderate$157.1M854,450
Prince George's93.2Relatively Moderate$121.8M965,886
Montgomery91.7Relatively Moderate$126.4M1,061,279
Anne Arundel81.9Relatively Moderate$74.7M587,917
Frederick74.2Relatively Low$49.9M271,433
Harford72.5Relatively Low$51.4M260,746
Howard72.4Relatively Low$52M332,270
Washington68.8Relatively Low$26.9M154,643
Worcester68.2Relatively Low$25.5M52,454
Wicomico60.8Relatively Low$24.1M103,542
Somerset59.6Relatively Low$16.9M24,620
Carroll59.5Relatively Low$32.3M172,826
Cecil58.6Relatively Low$23.2M103,701
Allegany58.5Relatively Low$15M68,096
Dorchester53.8Relatively Low$15.7M32,513
Caroline45.7Relatively Low$12.5M33,293
Charles44.1Relatively Low$22.5M166,485
St. Mary's42.6Very Low$22.5M113,699
Talbot42.4Very Low$12.9M37,498
Queen Anne's35.6Very Low$12.7M49,839
Calvert28.9Very Low$16M92,747
Kent27.5Very Low$8.5M19,162
Garrett16Very Low$5.8M28,794

🏛️ Federal disaster declarations (last 2 years)

EMSEVERE WINTER STORMJan 24, 2026

Winter Storm · Designated areas: Allegany (County), Anne Arundel (County), Baltimore (County), Calvert (County), Caroline (County), Carroll (County), Cecil (County), Charles (County), Dorchester (County), Frederick (County), Garrett (County), Harford (County)

Major disaster (DR) and emergency (EM) declarations unlock federal assistance for the designated areas. Source: FEMA / OpenFEMA.

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Data: FEMA National Risk Index (updated ~annually). AlertAtlas is not an official warning service — always follow local authorities.