7
Very High
Flood Risk in Baltimore, MD
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Baltimore's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $52M from this hazard type
- 414 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 78 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 1.9 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Baltimore, MD Region, United States (2022-08-06)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Baltimore is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Baltimore Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Baltimore
Flood - Baltimore, MD Region, United States
June 14, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Baltimore, MD Region, United States
June 14, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Baltimore, MD Region, United States
May 10, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Baltimore, MD Region, United States
August 5, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Baltimore, MD Region, United States
August 17, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Baltimore
Score: 5/10
Tornado Risk in Baltimore
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Baltimore
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Baltimore
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Baltimore
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Baltimore
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Baltimore
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in New York, NY
Score: 9/10
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