Natural Disasters in Choptank, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 92.7 |
| Hurricane | 88.2 |
| Strong Wind | 66.8 |
| Winter Weather | 63.9 |
| Wildfire | 63.7 |
| Heat Wave | 57.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 53.4 |
| Earthquake | 52.8 |
| Cold Wave | 48.9 |
| Lightning | 43.2 |
| Ice Storm | 38.3 |
| Hail | 34.6 |
| Tornado | 24.1 |
| Landslide | 15.8 |
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
Snowstorm
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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER WEATHER AND ICE STORMS |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Snowstorm | ICE CONDITIONS |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
77
Total Claims Paid
$1,380,956
Avg Claim Payout
$17,934
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,028,185
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
141
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4034 | Hurricane | 78 | $923,302 |
| DR-1303 | Hurricane | 36 | $522,528 |
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 15 | $275,290 |
| DR-4075 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $143,878 |
| DR-4261 | Snow | 8 | $106,917 |
| DR-4583 | Hurricane | 2 | $56,270 |
Choptank has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (7 declarations). 77 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,028,185 in public assistance recovery funding.