Natural Disasters in Dundalk, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.5
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
24
Public Assistance
$58.9M
Individual Assistance
$21.4M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
6 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $38.1M | $8.4M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 2018 | $5.4M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $10.3M | — |
| Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2014 | $2.6M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $831K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Oct 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $1.7M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $13.0M |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 1979 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 27 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,363
Total Claims Paid
$70,268,982
Avg Claim Payout
$20,895
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
37
Federal Funding
$7,725,113
Properties Protected
50
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 23 | $204,080 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $489,121 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $3,878,875 |
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 2 | $1,573,862 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $72,850 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dundalk has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (6 declarations). 3,363 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $58,908,452 in public assistance recovery funding. $21,403,269 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.