Natural Hazard Risks in Baltimore, MD
Population: 586K · Maryland
Baltimore faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from winter storms (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Baltimore, MD.
Hazard Risk Overview
Winter Storm Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Baltimore's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $944K from this hazard type
- •11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Baltimore's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $52M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Baltimore's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Baltimore's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $38M from this hazard type
- •21 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Baltimore's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Baltimore risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Baltimore, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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