Natural Disasters in Arden on the Severn, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$68.1M
Individual Assistance
$5.8M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $58.8M | $3.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $5.3M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $2.8M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2012 | $2K | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Oct 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $935K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | $5K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $2.0M |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $341K | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Weather and Ice Storms → | Snowstorm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 1979 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,820
Total Claims Paid
$53,058,635
Avg Claim Payout
$18,815
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
23
Federal Funding
$7,823,146
Properties Protected
21
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 3 | $363,275 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $160,370 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $526,194 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 2 | $5,732 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $552,046 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Arden on the Severn has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (7 declarations). 2,820 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $68,123,385 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,810,827 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 23 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.