Hurricane Risk in Maryland
All Maryland counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 24 of 24 Maryland counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Baltimore County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 92.7, with $14M in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Maryland county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $128M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore County | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $14M | |
| 2 | Baltimore City | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $10M | |
| 3 | Prince George's County | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $11M | |
| 4 | Worcester County | Medium | 0.23 / yr | $11M | |
| 5 | Montgomery County | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $12M | |
| 6 | Wicomico County | Medium | 0.22 / yr | $11M | |
| 7 | Somerset County | Medium | 0.22 / yr | $5M | |
| 8 | Caroline County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $5M | |
| 9 | Anne Arundel County | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $8M | |
| 10 | Washington County | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $4M | |
| 11 | Dorchester County | Medium | 0.16 / yr | $3M | |
| 12 | St. Mary's County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $6M | |
| 13 | Talbot County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $3M | |
| 14 | Calvert County | Medium | 0.11 / yr | $4M | |
| 15 | Harford County | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $4M | |
| 16 | Howard County | Low | 0.10 / yr | $4M | |
| 17 | Kent County | Low | 0.07 / yr | $2M | |
| 18 | Frederick County | Low | 0.09 / yr | $3M | |
| 19 | Queen Anne's County | Low | 0.09 / yr | $2M | |
| 20 | Cecil County | Low | 0.07 / yr | $2M | |
| 21 | Charles County | Low | 0.09 / yr | $2M | |
| 22 | Carroll County | Low | 0.09 / yr | $2M | |
| 23 | Allegany County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $359K | |
| 24 | Garrett County | Low | 0.02 / yr | $292K |
24 Maryland counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Maryland counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maryland county has the highest hurricane risk?
Baltimore County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Maryland at 92.7 (Medium), with $14M in expected annual losses and about 0.10 events per year.
How many Maryland counties face significant hurricane risk?
24 Maryland counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.