Hail Risk in Maryland
All Maryland counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 24 of 24 Maryland counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Montgomery County carries the state's highest hail score at 94.5, with $3M in expected annual hail losses.
1 Maryland county is rated High or Very High for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $14M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery County | High | 3.97 / yr | $3M | |
| 2 | Prince George's County | Medium | 3.30 / yr | $2M | |
| 3 | Baltimore City | Medium | 3.60 / yr | $1M | |
| 4 | Baltimore County | Medium | 3.49 / yr | $1M | |
| 5 | Frederick County | Medium | 3.78 / yr | $1M | |
| 6 | Anne Arundel County | Medium | 3.38 / yr | $1M | |
| 7 | Howard County | Low | 3.68 / yr | $1M | |
| 8 | Washington County | Low | 3.30 / yr | $473K | |
| 9 | Allegany County | Low | 2.32 / yr | $331K | |
| 10 | Carroll County | Low | 3.72 / yr | $538K | |
| 11 | Garrett County | Low | 2.12 / yr | $228K | |
| 12 | Charles County | Low | 3.24 / yr | $326K | |
| 13 | Caroline County | Low | 1.57 / yr | $125K | |
| 14 | St. Mary's County | Low | 2.64 / yr | $237K | |
| 15 | Cecil County | Very Low | 2.79 / yr | $150K | |
| 16 | Queen Anne's County | Very Low | 2.60 / yr | $133K | |
| 17 | Calvert County | Very Low | 2.82 / yr | $183K | |
| 18 | Kent County | Very Low | 2.78 / yr | $89K | |
| 19 | Wicomico County | Very Low | 0.82 / yr | $96K | |
| 20 | Somerset County | Very Low | 0.95 / yr | $67K | |
| 21 | Talbot County | Very Low | 2.49 / yr | $56K | |
| 22 | Worcester County | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $36K | |
| 23 | Harford County | Very Low | 3.01 / yr | $54K | |
| 24 | Dorchester County | Very Low | 1.63 / yr | $22K |
24 Maryland counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Maryland counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maryland county has the highest hail risk?
Montgomery County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Maryland at 94.5 (High), with $3M in expected annual losses and about 3.97 events per year.
How many Maryland counties face significant hail risk?
24 Maryland counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 1 of them are rated High or Very High.