❄️ Winter Storms · Maryland
Winter Storms risk in Maryland
Moderate — level 3 of 5
Maryland has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review insurance coverage and take core preparedness steps.
Winter Storms risk in Maryland
Maryland has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review insurance coverage and take core preparedness steps.
Based on public hazard data, Maryland is rated Moderate (level 3 of 5) for winter storms. Risk varies by county and even by neighborhood, so always verify conditions for your specific address using the official resources listed below.
How homeowners can prepare
- Insulate pipes and let faucets drip during extreme cold to prevent freezing.
- Service your heating system yearly and install carbon monoxide detectors.
- Keep emergency heat sources and extra blankets available.
- Stock food, water, medications and flashlights for multi-day outages.
- Clear heavy snow from roofs when safe to prevent structural stress.
Official sources and live data
- Maryland Department of Emergency Management — the official emergency management agency for Maryland.
- NWS Winter Weather Safety
- Ready.gov – Winter Weather
- CDC – Winter Weather
Last updated: June 12, 2026. Risk levels are state-wide estimates based on public hazard data — always verify your specific address with the official sources above.