Hurricane Risk in Baltimore, MD
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- 16 tropical cyclones on record near Baltimore since 1999, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)
- Occurs roughly 0.10 times per year on average
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Hurricane Isaias (2020-07-28)
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How Baltimore Compares
Notable Hurricane Events Near Baltimore
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable hurricane events near Baltimore, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Hurricane Isaias (July 2020).
Hurricane Isaias
July 28, 2020 — WARNING
Centre passed 49 km from Baltimore at 58 kt (107 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 148 km/h
Hurricane Irene
August 20, 2011 — WATCH
Centre passed 175 km from Baltimore at 63 kt (117 km/h); storm peak Category 3 · 194 km/h
Hurricane Ernesto
August 24, 2006 — WATCH
Centre passed 8 km from Baltimore at 38 kt (70 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 120 km/h
Hurricane Sandy
October 25, 2012 — INFORMATION
Centre passed 73 km from Baltimore at 54 kt (100 km/h); storm peak Category 3 · 185 km/h
Hurricane Hanna
September 7, 2008 — INFORMATION
Centre passed 89 km from Baltimore at 45 kt (83 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 139 km/h
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
- 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
- 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
- 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
- 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage
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How this data is built
Baltimore, MD hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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