9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore, MD
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 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
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 10.8 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States (2025-01-19) — 25,800,055 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Baltimore is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Baltimore Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Baltimore
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
February 17, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
January 4, 2025 — WARNING
14,500,000 people exposed; $3,305,094M capital exposed
Winter Storms - Mid Atlantic, United States
November 13, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
January 18, 2025 — WARNING
25,800,055 people exposed; $6,332,238M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
January 4, 2025 — WARNING
11,600,000 people exposed; $2,726,958M capital exposed
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Baltimore
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Baltimore
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Baltimore
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Baltimore
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Baltimore
Score: 7/10
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
Winter Storm Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in New York, NY
Score: 9/10
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