Natural Disasters in Edmonston, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
49.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.8
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
19
Public Assistance
$45.8M
Individual Assistance
$17.1M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $40.8M | $8.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $3.1M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $1.5M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2012 | $1K | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Oct 2011 | $37K | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $390K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | May 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $1.5M |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1975 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Aug 1971 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 32 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,149
Total Claims Paid
$7,852,964
Avg Claim Payout
$6,835
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
19
Federal Funding
$7,057,004
Properties Protected
24
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.63
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $416,380 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $367,801 |
| 200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide | 2 | $2,247,020 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction | 2 | $3,071,069 |
| 204.3: Dry Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Edmonston 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 1,149 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $45,766,750 in public assistance recovery funding. $17,114,890 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 19 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.