Natural Disasters in Fishing Creek, MD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | 91.2 |
| Hurricane | 85.4 |
| Wildfire | 83.2 |
| Drought | 81.2 |
| Heat Wave | 63.0 |
| Earthquake | 53.4 |
| Ice Storm | 45.7 |
| Winter Weather | 44.9 |
| Cold Wave | 44.8 |
| Strong Wind | 44.1 |
| Lightning | 37.0 |
| Tornado | 31.0 |
| Landslide | 10.7 |
| Hail | 8.4 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 1, 2002 | Tornado | TORNADO |
| Apr 10, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,141
Total Claims Paid
$21,679,880
Avg Claim Payout
$19,001
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$642,587
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
45
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4091 | Hurricane | 21 | $269,711 |
| DR-4034 | Hurricane | 21 | $228,025 |
| DR-4583 | Hurricane | 3 | $144,851 |
Fishing Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1,141 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $642,587 in public assistance recovery funding.