Natural Disasters in Chesapeake Landing, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.0 |
| Hurricane | 80.8 |
| Lightning | 66.0 |
| Coastal Flood | 60.0 |
| Heat Wave | 53.6 |
| Earthquake | 52.0 |
| Winter Weather | 46.0 |
| Strong Wind | 40.6 |
| Ice Storm | 33.6 |
| Hail | 25.7 |
| Wildfire | 25.4 |
| Cold Wave | 23.8 |
| Tornado | 23.5 |
| Landslide | 21.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Aug 2, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| May 6, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SNOW |
| Apr 10, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Jan 11, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Snowstorm | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Oct 4, 1975 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
341
Total Claims Paid
$8,927,021
Avg Claim Payout
$26,179
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$845,649
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
71
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1303 | Hurricane | 16 | $210,116 |
| DR-4034 | Hurricane | 23 | $202,327 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 10 | $150,523 |
| DR-4491 | Biological | 5 | $126,380 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 12 | $90,862 |
| DR-4075 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $65,441 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$499,186
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.46
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $5,175 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 2 | $852 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $0 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $481,909 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $11,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Chesapeake Landing has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, lightning. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 341 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $845,649 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.