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 flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Maryland. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Hurricanes Maryland has a moderate risk of hurricanes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Winter Storms Maryland has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Extreme Heat Maryland has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms Maryland has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in Maryland. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Maryland. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Wildfires Maryland faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Maryland faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Maryland faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low