Maryland Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (MD) | HomeRiskMap

Maryland is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Maryland are flooding, hurricanes, winter storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Maryland is coordinated by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Maryland

Flooding Maryland faces a high risk of flooding (level 4 of 5), driven by coastal storms, the Chesapeake Bay, and flash floods from intense rain.… High Hurricanes Hurricanes pose a moderate risk to Maryland, with a level 3 out of 5 risk rating. Coastal areas and the Chesapeake Bay region are most… Moderate Winter Storms Maryland has a moderate (level 3 out of 5) winter storm risk. Winter storms bring snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain across the state,… Moderate Extreme Heat Maryland experiences hot, humid summers, with heat waves becoming more frequent and intense. The state is rated level 3 of 5 for extreme… Moderate Severe Storms Severe storms are a significant hazard in Maryland, rated level 3 out of 5 for this risk. These storms can bring damaging winds, large… Moderate Tornadoes Maryland has a moderate risk of tornadoes, rated Level 2 of 5. While most tornadoes in the state are relatively weak, stronger storms can… Low Drought Drought risk in Maryland is moderate, rated level 2 of 5. Droughts typically develop during summer and can affect water supplies,… Low Wildfires Maryland is rated Level 1 of 5 for wildfire hazard, meaning risk is low but not zero. Wildfires are most likely in western Maryland during… Very Low Earthquakes Maryland has a low earthquake risk, rated Level 1 on FEMA's National Risk Index. While minor tremors are occasionally felt, especially in… Very Low Landslides Maryland has a relatively low overall risk of landslides, rated 1 out of 5, but localized hazards exist in western mountain areas and along… Very Low